Christopher -
Thanks. Worth a look, as I get the radiator out to the shop...
- Bob
Christopher Coker wrote:
>
> > I have a first-time, mystery overheating problem, and I'd appreciate the
> > list's ideas on this one...
>
> Here's my $0.02
>
> Last summer I noticed the 1600 would take a long time to warm up, and
> then would run hot (but not overheat) after running on the freeway.
>
> I finally got the bright idea of putting my hand on the front of the
> radiator, and about 70% of it was cool! I wound up getting the radiator
> re-cored with a four row core.
>
> The reason the water was taking longer to get up to temperature -
> Apparently at some point I had used a screwdriver to 'burp' the thermostat,
> to get the system to fill faster, but I had pushed the thermostat off of the
> little pin that it slides on. Took the 'stat out, reseated it, and it has
> worked fine ever since. I've since taken the fan off of the car. Car
> warms up quick, and stays cool. Amazing how well the cooling system works
> when it's functioning properly!
>
> I'm in the process of installing an electric fan, but I haven't really
> needed in in MI yet.
>
> Hope this is helpful,
>
> Chris Coker
> Royal Oak, MI
> SPL311-24529
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