Threedogs motor thread

[Hodge]

Good to hear it's about to all b fixed for ya TD! Well done to Mark and Jaysee.
Some unusually high temps next 2-3 days for April. So that should test the system a bit once it's all together.

[threedogs]

Yeah all togaether a huge thanks to all invovled, now after going for spin around the block
my heater hoses have turned up their toes, will be a quick fix once its cooled,, as it looks like
the OE clamps have cut the oe hose>
I have enough hose to cut it and re do it properly, Going to buy a ship load of worm
drive clamps and remove all OE clamps
Again a big thanks to John and Mark and all the others

[jay see]

Just as I was leaving, I mentioned to John that this may be why his engine temps take a long time to get to operating temperature, it's losing pressure. He did point out that this is the same spot where it was pouring out the other day, right above the dump pipe this will explains all the steam.

Again I had to leave it unfinished. In bed now just about to go sleepies.

Best to pull off both heater hoses at both ends to check, but it's definitely one. As you touch it it's squirting.

Keep us informed John.

[threedogs]

Cut the last 50mm off just to get me mobile, Thats the first time I've
had a problem with the heater hose so maybe the new radiator made this surface.
Anyway it was a 5 min fix. I'm already onto Mark about replacements

EDIT since Ive owned it the temp has been very slow to rise.
OE gauge shows its at temp after 4k, now the ecu-talk would
show 62 degrees at the same time.

[threedogs]

Having a heap of Hi-density foam I sliced some and forced it between the
radiator and the rad support panel along the top doing the sides will be
trickier But Ill get there. one less job lol

[taslucas]

So what was the actual original problem?
A leaking thermostat housing?

>>>tappin from tassie

[Hodge]

So what was the actual original problem?
A leaking thermostat housing?

>>>tappin from tassie

I think it was the radiator... But i'm curious to see whether it was that. With everything plugged up now and still overheats well then ...

Also now your cars back on the road John, will see you at Roofys party !!!!??

[jay see]

So what was the actual original problem?
A leaking thermostat housing?

>>>tappin from tassie

Not think so, the bolts were pretty tight even coming out, that's what I think stuffed the thread.

John did test both thermostats and both worked, and the radiator didn't look all that good, so I reckon Hodge might be right.
New radiator, new cap, new thermostat, clutch fan good resistance, water pump no leaks, so if there's a problem now it's the tiniest of things or its internal.

Have you gone for a spin yet John?
Please tell me that's its good.

[threedogs]

ROAD REPORT::::::: went to my surgeons this morning about 35K in morning traffic. {Opposite RMH}
played up all the way but stop start traffic helped keep temps stable.
The drive home was a different matter it just got hotter and hotter, so pulled
over near Bunnings on Ballarat road for those that know, Let it cool a touch
and filled up with water, up the road same thing happen, Im really really happy
at this stage. lol So I decided to swap the rad fan relay for the aircon, doing this
enabled me to drive normally on the way home with temps staying even and
even recovering on the last 5 k of my trip. Me thinks that rad fan has not been working
But happy now I can drive it through the gears, without it overheating

Re Roofys Party Ive booked a seat with Mego, but all depends how Im feeling.
AH just to sit in those seats oooooohoooooohoo

[Hodge]

I'm unsure whether I should say " good to hear" because as far as I can understand your message it's still overheating ???

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