Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 19:40:07 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: bars leaks
in article 3i0gouFj99moU6nospamvidual.net, Dave Hinz at DaveHinznospamcop.net wrote on 23/06/2005 20:27: > On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 19:24:39 GMT, Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> wrote: > >> SAABs have a very complex cooling system, with lots of little branches and >> junctions on small bore pipes and tubes. The turbo is also water cooled on >> the models from about the early '90s. > > 1987, +/- 1 year. Yeah, the Garrett TB0358 chargers were watercooled, but I was also thinking more of the Mitsubishi chargers. >> If your car is running hot, it can be one of three things: >> 1. Ineffective radiator. >> 2. Blockages in the cooling system. >> 3. Throttle stopped too far open. > Can you explain that last one, Paul? My last C900 was in a bit of a sorry state when I first got her. It ran very warm. The radiator, cooling system and fan all seemed to be working okay, but the idle was a little high. I found that setting up the throttle correctly (turn the grub screw down until it touches the butterfly and then screw a further third of a turn) did the trick. The mixture needed looking over too, of course. I suppose lean mixtures can also lead to high running temperatures. Of course Bosch controlled cars should be able to compensate a little for throttle position and mixture issues. > Also, I'd add: > 5. Cooling fan not running correctly Duh! Yup. Cars with air-conditioning or climate control, especially so! Paul Var tog v”gen v”gen? SAAB : Nothing on earth comes close
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