Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:47:23 +0000 (UTC) From: Craig's Saab C900 Site <c900nospam.apana.org.au> Subject: c900 cooling system issue on 1983 8VT
Hi everyone, I think the cooling system on my 1983 8VT has a problem. When I had the engine running yesterday the coiling system boiled over (fan still ran though), and what was strange was that all the hoses were hot except the small overflow hose after the engine had warmed up. That suggests there could be a radiator blockage - anyone agree? I've got a spare radiator (pulled from the 1983 gli), and a new radiator too (scoop purchase from a place in Hawaii), but I'm hoping if it is a rad blockage that a simple flush with the usual jet-of-hose run into various parts of the cooling system to wash out left over gunk may fix it. Failing that it could be a stuck thermostat. I have a couple of new spares (thanks to the folks at PFS via my last order!) on hand. I will also check the radiator fan fuse and wiring and the thermoswitch as well just to make sure all those parts and associated wiring are not the cause. Can anyone offer some more suggestions? I hope it'll be a simple fix but if not I can take time to dismantle some of the cooling system to deal with whatever isn't working right. Thanks, Craig. -- Craig's Saab C900 Page at | Craig's Classic Saab Workshop - Sydney .au http://nospam/~c900 | http://www.classicsaab.net and other URL's Email: c900nospam.apana.org.au | For Saab 99/C900/9000 Enthusiasts World-Wide! Alternate: saabonautnospaml.com | Web-forums, galleries, library, links, etc.
