Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:56:12 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nopsam.org> Subject: Re: minor coolant leak?
On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:35:08 +0000, Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > John B wrote: > >> It get just short of the red, but it has never actually overheated. The fan >> kicks in at that point, and it gradually cools down to normal. Then the fan >> goes off, the temperature slowly creeps back up, and the cycle repeats. Turning >> on the AC (and thus the other fan) keeps it at normal temperature consistently. > > Is this while travelling at speed? Either way, your fan is > kicking in too late. New fan stat. > Nope, only when sitting in traffic. > >> Ok, sounds like that would indeed fix things. Do I need to drain the coolant >> for that, or can I do it seperately? > > You'll need to drain about 2-3 litres to do the thermostat. Do > it at the same time, it makes sense. I was really asking about the fan stat, not the thermostat... John