Sa22c Overheating
05-20-2003, 05:43 PM
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Hi! my 1980 12A overheats in about 10 min. i have removed the t-stat and install an electric fan but still overheats,
can i run without t-stat?
temp goes to 200F
rebuild time?
thanxs a lot!
can i run without t-stat?
temp goes to 200F
rebuild time?
thanxs a lot!
05-20-2003, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rotary fury' date='May 20 2003, 03:25 PM
probably clogged water passages . u should do a flush
depending on how old it is. What does it look like inside (when you take off the
cap)?
Raul
05-21-2003, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7_ARG' date='May 21 2003, 10:21 AM
i replace radiator and is fine, could be water seals?
my engine runs around 200F
which is the correct range of the temp?
my engine runs around 200F
which is the correct range of the temp?
mike
05-22-2003, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by drifter' date='May 22 2003, 04:47 AM
You slack buggers,
Using the formula, that would make the temp range about 185-203F.
Which means yes, your running in the right temp range.
Using the formula, that would make the temp range about 185-203F.
Which means yes, your running in the right temp range.
mike