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SikBlueGemmy rice boy
Joined: 12 Dec 2001 Posts: 24
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2002 5:42 pm Post subject: overheating checklist |
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could somebody make an overheating checklist for me? i've checked thermostat,flushed radiator,done this, done that, and still my car wont stay cool
it wasnt worryin me that much until a drag last night, escort,2l..i was kickin him and my car startin choking coz it was too hot
i've got the g200 in it and its always run a little bit warmer than the old engine..(old engine average about 180f, this ones running on 220+ at the mom)
like i said i wasnt TOO worried until that bloody escort beat me, ok i lost gracefully...but when him and his mates hung out the windows and yelled 'FORD POWER MOTHER@#$$%@#'
i thought enoughs enuough
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Tooleeda tinkerer
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 93
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2002 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: overheating checklist |
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I think your radiator (if it is standard) is simply too small. I had no problems with a worked 1.6, but when I put a 2L in the standard couldnt keep up if it was hot outside.
You need a 3 core or rodeo or something. There are heaps of posts about this on the forum. |
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Adam Site Admin
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2002 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: overheating checklist |
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I disagree, something else is amiss...
Engine tune (is your engine running lean?)
Get the radiator properly cleaned (tanks removed). |
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Tooleeda tinkerer
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 93
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2002 3:30 am Post subject: Re: overheating checklist |
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Maybe my original was rad was getting old then. I know of several people having that problem with a 2L conversion.
There are at least 3 different temperature ranges of thermostats available in 54mm for a gemini. Get the coolest one you can.
Other than that you may have a blockage in the system somewhere.
Turn your heater on next time you have a drag! |
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