Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 21:43:13 GMT From: "Dave Lee Ralphson" <davey.ralphsonnopsameinet.co.uk> Subject: Re: overheating fun
I also have a overheating problem please can someone advise exactly were the thermo switch is on the rad I just cant see it thanks Dave (91 9000se with ac/cc) "Mauricio Tavares" <ucenopsamgov> wrote in message news:3919d1f4.108524789nopsam.gator.net... > On Tue, 09 May 2000 14:38:38 -0700, while taking a pause from shopping > for shruberies, TimeRangernopsam.com found a trusty envelope and > scribbled: > > > > >If the car is equipped with A/C, that is what the other fan is for. > > > But, shouldn't it come on when AC is on? > > > >The purpose of the thermostat is to keep the engine warm, not cool. > > > I always thought it was to help the engine achieve and keep > its normal operating temperature. > > >Only try to "figure it out" if a leak develops. The head may have > >warped but will/may hold its shape as long as it is bolted down. In > >other words - if it aint broke dont try to fix it. > > > That is a good idea. > > >The first thing that I would check is the actual coolant temperature > >using a thermometer - a candy thermometer should do fine. The car may > >be the victim of a faulty sensor/sending unit/guage. Check to see if > >the coolant is flowing through the radiator. Turn the heater on, does > >it provide a steady flow of hot air? NOTE: If a car is overheating, > >turning the heater on can reduce the engine temp by as much as 15 > >degrees F. That heater coil is nothing more than a mini radiator. > > > I will check that =) > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > WARNING: if replying to this email, use the address below. The > address above, ucenopsamgov, is for the government's spam patrol ;) > -----------------+--------------------------------------------------- > Mauricio Tavares | "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad. > raubnopsamorg | If it makes you happy, then why are you so sad?" > -----------------+------------------------------------- Sheryl Crow
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