[Healeys] 2 more questions

[Bob Spidell]

The temperature increase when you shut down is normal.  It's sometimes referred 
to as "latent heat;" heat that is no longer being dissipated by the radiator and 
fan.

Every car I've had in the last 20 years or so makes a percolating sound at 
engine shutdown.  Perfectly normal.


Bob


Dan Stromquist wrote:
> Dave:
> Would it not be normal for some radiator percolation after shut off on a
> 95-degree day?  My BJ8 seems to run around 190/195 (at least that is what
> the rebuilt gage says) and then ticks up to 212 after I turn the motor off.
> I can hear some noise coming from the radiator area.  Only happens on hot
> days.
> Dan

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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