Re: 16v overheating FAQ sggestion

["Andre Persaud" <acnpersaud@hotmail.com>]

Agree with everything listed.
My car was overheating when I started using the ac and not just to 130. It
went red and blinking.
The hoses were old so I called Mark at Adirondack and he shipped me a
complete set of coolant hoses for ~150 (all but 1 that i  replace a month
ago).
1 week ago, put Zerex rad flush in the coolant reservoir and drove around.
Visited Rapid Parts and obtained new thermostat/low temp fan switch.
(Initially to be safe, found both on the car to be shot)
Emptied coolant, flushed with water until ran clear (engine running)
Replaced hoses
Replaced thermostat
Replaced Fan switch
Replaced coolant

Running at a cool 100......

Andre


----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian McGarvey" <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>
To: "Dan Kraus" <dirtbike@warwick.net>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 6:29 PM
Subject: 16v overheating FAQ sggestion


> FAQ. suggestions
> 16v overheating.
> #1 check coolant level.. (ensure it is normal ie. not milky)
> #2 if you are using normal coolant w/ phosphous. drain and fill w/ water.
> #3 buy prestone rad flush
>    use as per directions
> drive around w/. it in the coolant for several days
> w/ the heat on (flushes heater core too).
> #4 buy low temp fan switch.
> #5 install low temp thermostat
> #6 if that doesnt work
>   drain system. pull raditor.
> make a 50/50 mix of water and "purple power" brand name cleaner
> fill rad about 1/3- 1/2 full and swish the mix around in it.
> flush w/ clean water.
> repeat until purple stuff looks like it did when you poured it in.
> #7 install new water pump... (PITA if you have A/C and power steering)
>
> #8 get new car :-)/ motor
> On Sat, 7 Jul 2001, Dan Kraus wrote:
>
> > List,
> >  I'm overheating!!!!!!!
> >
> >     My 16v has been getting hot when  I get in traffic areas. 120C !  Is
a
> > low temp thermostat Switch what I need? I just removed the AC condenser
and
> > that was no help
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dan Kraus :-)
> >
> >
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