1990 Honda Accord engine fan

100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAZZYJAN43
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my car was running hot, I had the thermostat chnaged andit continued to run hot, so i then had afriend who is a so-called mechanic take the radiator off and fill the hole with some liquid metal stuff. but i think it is still running hot. the fan motor continues to run even after the car is shut off, is that normal?
Aug 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jazzyjan43,

If the engine is overheating, the fan would run for a short time after engine is turned OFF.

Did you bleed the system after removal and installation of radiator?

Do you have issues with coolant losses?
Aug 29, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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