[BMF1133]

I’ve had my Can-Am radiator relocate kit since new and it has overheated regularly regardless of temperature. I had a solid windshield and went to a SuperATV flip up windshield. The only time it doesn’t overheat is when the windshield is up. Stays at 180-190 when up. Heats up to 235 when not.

I had it burped at the shop twice to see if there is air trapped that is heating up. Minimal results. I’m considering several fixes to the issue - (1) a side scoop that funnels air into the radiator (2) reverse polarity of the fan so that it “sucks” the hot air out, or (3) a better fan

Has anyone experienced this? What are your fixes? Need help, it’s pissing me off that my $45k machine can’t do something simple like stay cool. Simple fixes please - don’t say “buy A Hess cooler” so I just continue throw money at it. I want to be able to keep the windshield down or up so I can ride in cold weather a bit easier.

 

[Freewill]

I’ve had my Can-Am radiator relocate kit since new and it has overheated regularly regardless of temperature. I had a solid windshield and went to a SuperATV flip up windshield. The only time it doesn’t overheat is when the windshield is up. Stays at 180-190 when up. Heats up to 235 when not.

I had it burped at the shop twice to see if there is air trapped that is heating up. Minimal results. I’m considering several fixes to the issue - (1) a side scoop that funnels air into the radiator (2) reverse polarity of the fan so that it “sucks” the hot air out, or (3) a better fan

Has anyone experienced this? What are your fixes? Need help, it’s pissing me off that my $45k machine can’t do something simple like stay cool. Simple fixes please - don’t say “buy A Hess cooler” so I just continue throw money at it. I want to be able to keep the windshield down or up so I can ride in cold weather a bit easier.

My cooling fan was iced up one time and my engine hit 278 degrees.

 

[BMF1133]

My cooling fan was iced up one time and my engine hit 278 degrees.

My problem is not icing….it’s happening in all weather

 

[Freewill]

Bad water pump or bad thermostat. There were stories of radiator being plugged up.

 

[BombardierBomb]

If I'm understanding the issue correctly, it appears to be airflow-related? Having the windshield down minimizes airflow through the radiator, creating almost a hotbox where the air just deadheads?

 

[BMF1133]

If I'm understanding the issue correctly, it appears to be airflow-related? Having the windshield down minimizes airflow through the radiator, creating almost a hotbox where the air just deadheads?

Correct

 

[BombardierBomb]

What's the fan setup? Front as a pusher/rear as a puller? Rear as a pusher would be a no-go, to me. You'd be fighting the natural airflow created by the machine traveling.

 

[BMF1133]

What's the fan setup? Front as a pusher/rear as a puller? Rear as a pusher would be a no-go, to me. You'd be fighting the natural airflow created by the machine traveling.

Rear as a pusher - it’s a stock can-am relocate kit