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Cooling problems, search was fruitless! (long)
Posted by Kevin A [Email] (more from Kevin A) on Sat, 11 Jan 2003 21:03:07
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Ok, here's the deal, I am entering the 4th year of ownership of a 1991 900s. I have followed the Townsend web site almost religiously. Replacing the thermostat and using Merc. coolant. Replaced the radiator last summer and I've had no cooling problems until recently. The other day I started having problems that resembled a stuck open thermostat. The temp. gauge needle would move up to the middle when I was sitting in traffic and then drop to around 1/4th while moving. There was a noticeable difference in the cabin heat as well (it was in the mid 40's outside). I pulled the thermostat out and tested it in a pot of water, along with the leftover thermostat that I replaced last year. Both open at the same time and they both closed at the same time when ice was added to the pot. So, where else do I look? I'm preparing to leave on Monday for an extended road trip out to the rockies and I will need heat (stuffing cardboard over the radiator doesn't appeal to me). Thanks for the input.
Kevin A
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Posts in this Thread:
- Cooling problems, search was fruitless! (long), Kevin A, Sat, 11 Jan 2003 21:03:07 <-- Viewing This Message
- Swapped thermostats, seems to be working now!, Kevin A, Sun, 12 Jan 2003 16:12:06
- Re: Cooling problems, search was fruitless! (long), Dave, Sun, 12 Jan 2003 08:47:58
- Re:wots wrong..??, trog100, Sun, 12 Jan 2003 07:31:42
- Replace it., John E, Sat, 11 Jan 2003 22:17:39
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