My 625 XUV Gator is a 2014 with 125 hours on it. 12 months ago I experienced overheating conditions leading to erratic engine speed and eventual stalling. $175 dollars later the nearest dealer replaced the thermostadt and the vehicle performed satisfactorily. Recently the vehicle is displaying the same symptoms...stuttering performance, over heat dash light comes on, cooling fan comes on, engine stalls. After cooling down ( air temps in the high teens doesn't take too long) engine started normally and I limped it back to my storage location.
Nearest dealer is 60 miles away so repairs start with a $100 flat bed ride. I am assuming that I am dealing with either another failed thermostadt or possibly a failed water pump. Two questions...how can I "test" the thermostadt and water pump to determine if either is at fault and is the replacement of either of these items something a not very mechanically inclined owner should attempt myself?
Thank you
Nearest dealer is 60 miles away so repairs start with a $100 flat bed ride. I am assuming that I am dealing with either another failed thermostadt or possibly a failed water pump. Two questions...how can I "test" the thermostadt and water pump to determine if either is at fault and is the replacement of either of these items something a not very mechanically inclined owner should attempt myself?
Thank you