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JayNewbieRV
Nomad
May 17, 2024
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Potential engine overheating

I have a 2007 Winnebago view 23 and the temperature gauge gets pretty close to the red when going up hills.   I just bought this and it’s not even the middle of the summer yet, any recommendations to fix this problem; To need a new radiator, flush, or???

Appreciate any ideas

thank you

  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    May 26, 2024

    Yes by all means if the engine is close to red the electric fan should be howling ferociously.

    Check the coolant level.  These heating issues can be a multitude of things but start with getting the fan running.

  • JDsdogs's avatar
    JDsdogs
    May 27, 2024

    Shows how old I am.  I don't think anything has had a fan clutch in decades. Maybe an electric heat sensor for the fan has failed? Of course he should check the coolant level and for material blocking radiator first, after that, taking it to a good shop with an analyzer should tell him if the fans heat sensor has failed or if the fan motor itself has died. 

  • JDsdogs's avatar
    JDsdogs
    Nomad II
    May 18, 2024

    If you could tell us what chassis and engine you are running, it would help.

    Depending on what engine (make, model and displacement), it may have a clutch on the fan that is going bad.  I have had this happen. 

    • JayNewbieRV's avatar
      JayNewbieRV
      Nomad
      May 18, 2024

       

      The 2007 Winnebago View 23J has a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine with a Dodge sprinter chassis The engine is a 2.7 liter, five-cylinder turbo-diesel, and the transmission is a five-speed automatic.

      appreciate your response thank you

      And whatever help you can send my way. 

      note:  Should the fan actually run if it overheats and I should hear it and see it run???

      • time2roll's avatar
        time2roll
        Nomad
        May 26, 2024

        Yes by all means if the engine is close to red the electric fan should be howling ferociously.

        Check the coolant level.  These heating issues can be a multitude of things but start with getting the fan running.

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