At 05:58 PM 8/15/2008, Breton48 wrote:
>Thanks.... and to answer your questions:
>1. What was the temp gauge reading? - I stopped everytime the gauge
>reading reached 250....
>2. Has the fan clutch been replaced? - No, but it has been tested
and the tech
>said it's working fine. I also have an electric fan in front of the
radiator, and it
>was on all the time yesterday.
>3. Is there a shroud around the fan? - Yes
>4. Have you replaced the radiator cap? - Yes.
>5. Do you have the hood seal on across the plenumn between the 2 wiper
>xmissions? - Yes.
>6. Did you try to turn on the heater when you were driving and it was over
>heating? - No - as the windows cannot be opened yet (sealant still
curing, the
>told me not to open the windows),...
Jacques,
Wow!! I'm stumped. I understand not rolling down the windows. You might
want to try pulling the plenumn seal out. There has been an ongoing debate
about that, but no conclusive evidence. Just like pulling out the thermostat.
You're not supposed to do that, but I had to do it every summer in my Morgan
when I was a teenager.
>I'll check, but I am a little apprehensive as I have seen some of Tanner's
>prices, and they always seem more than I would be willing to pay.
I understand. Some of his prices do seem high, others are quite reasonable,
like body panels.
>I already have a new high efficiency recored radiator - I think it's as big
>as the tech thought he could fit in there. I'll check to see if the new
>radiator is blocked though...
While that's possible I doubt it.
Man I'm stumped. Sorry. Maybe someone else will come up with some idea.
John
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