thermostat change - now overheating HELP!

[juliemac57@hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

Sounds like it. Open the top hose from the radiator and pour mix directly 
into the engine.keep the top of the overflow open and fill to the top there 
as well. Good luck!


>From: "Vince Royer" <vince@performancecarstereo.com>
>To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
>Subject: thermostat change - now overheating HELP!
>Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 15:52:59 -0700
>
>Hey guys,
>
>I just changed my thermostat. I followed all the right procedures, filled
>the water back up, and threw in some water wetter for good luck. I started
>my car, and it warmed up nice and quick, and kept going right up until the
>light started blinking. Right at that point the fan kicked in and cooled it
>down to just above half.  When it turned off, it heated right back up 
>again,
>the light started blinking, the fan turned on, then it kept going, so I 
>shut
>the motor off.  What's the deal?  I didn't drill a hole in the stat or use
>any asprin or anything, becuase I'm not confident that's a good procedure.
>Do I have an air bubble or something?  Thanks for any help you can offer!
>
>Vince
>
>
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