Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:49:37 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: How hot is too hot
Ben Dixon wrote: > My friend just got a '86 4 cyl non turbo and it seems to run high on the > guage. Can somebody tell me about how high it should be and anything else > about the cooling system and any problems to look out for. Thanks for any > tips you might have. ben The radiator fan should kick in when the gauge is at 1/3-3/4. It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to bring the temp below that level, and shut itself off. When driving in stop-start town traffic, especially in the summer, it's not unusual to have the fan cycling at regular intervals. -- Grunff