Got a 87 Coupe GT

[David.Ullrich at ferguson.com]

When cold, does the coolant come up to at least the minimum mark? What color is the coolant? Pink? Orange? Green? That will help us determine if it has the right type of coolant in it. Also, have you tried bleeding the system? There is a bleeder nut on top of the radiator. Remove it when the car is cold, start and when the coolant starts to expand it will force the air out this hole. When coolant starts to come out the hole, put the nut back in. Also, a flush & fill wouldn't hurt. Might want to throw a new thermostat in her (cheap + easy to do).

Dave

Too Many Toys:
2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Tiptronic
1993 RX-7 R1
1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1985 Chevy Impala SS
Former:
1981 Audi 4000 5+5
1982 Audi Coupe
1988 Audi 90 Quattro
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T



-----Original Message-----
From: Colin Fiedler [mailto:pinkertonpunk at wi.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 5:51 PM
To: Jim Bonnet
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Got a 87 Coupe GT


the fan does come on, yes
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Bonnet" <jimbo at sysdump.com>
To: "Colin Fiedler" <pinkertonpunk at wi.rr.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: Got a 87 Coupe GT


> Colin Fiedler wrote:
> > My friend gave me his 87 Coupe GT because he didn't need it, all in all
it
> > is in great shape and runs well, but I need to figure out a problem it
is
> > having.  After running for a few minutes the temp gauge spikes and stays
> > hot.  The oil temp is normal, there is no coolant boiling or anything,
so it
> > is not actaully overheating.  What can I check to see what is wrong?
> > Thanks,
> > Colin
> > 87 Coupe GT
> > 88 323 GTX
> > 90 Miata
>
> oh.. sounds terminal.. Better send it to me.
>
> Does the fan come on? How do you know the gauge isn't broken? If we
> arent boiling over, etc..
>
> --
> Jim Bonnet
> 93 //S4 - H&Rs / Koni Sport / Big Reds
> 84CGT   - intrax / BOGE Turbo Gas / Money pit.. but fun!
>
>