vtcruiser60
SILVER Star
Hi Folks,
As the temperature has fallen here in Vermont, I have noticed that my 84 fj60 is difficult to start. This morning I needed a jump from my neighbor.
Other symptoms: I keep finding little puddles of antifreeze upon starting. I keep tightening the compression bands on my lower and upper radiator hoses. I recently had the head rebuilt and the coolant flushed. The heater core is new, but I barely get any heat from the engine, even when the vehicle comes up to temperature on the dash. And, upon starting I hear water rushing around under the dash....from the heater core area. The starter is 1 yr old.
Questions:
Would an engine block heater improve starting and heating issues? If so, where could I find one? Do I have air in the radiator/jacket? Would burping help?
Thanks.
As the temperature has fallen here in Vermont, I have noticed that my 84 fj60 is difficult to start. This morning I needed a jump from my neighbor.
Other symptoms: I keep finding little puddles of antifreeze upon starting. I keep tightening the compression bands on my lower and upper radiator hoses. I recently had the head rebuilt and the coolant flushed. The heater core is new, but I barely get any heat from the engine, even when the vehicle comes up to temperature on the dash. And, upon starting I hear water rushing around under the dash....from the heater core area. The starter is 1 yr old.
Questions:
Would an engine block heater improve starting and heating issues? If so, where could I find one? Do I have air in the radiator/jacket? Would burping help?
Thanks.