200tq overheat problem

[KWSTURTZ]

Beer, Jerald S. wrote:

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> Ok, there are 3 fan speeds, so it sounds like the resisiter pack. I 
> assume you know the T stat is working and the hoses are hot when the T 
> stat is open.
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> Strange, even in traffic I have only had stage #3 fan come on a few 
> times in the life of the car. Maybe your water pump is not circulating 
> water as well as it should, belt not tight, or some type of rad blockage.
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> Regards,
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> Jerry
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> 91 200qa
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: KWSTURTZ [mailto:syfer at mindspring.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:57 PM
> To: Beer, Jerald S.
> Subject: Re: 200tq overheat problem
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> Beer, Jerald S. wrote:
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> Check the thermostat, it should be replaced when you do the water 
> pump. Cheap insurance. It should be 87 degrees C opening IIRC. Also, 
> fan should run on stage 1 whenever the AC is turned on. There is a 3 
> speed fan and when it hits #3, you know it. It sounds like a fighter 
> plane taking off, and the voltmeter makes  a noticeable downward 
> spike. The fan resistor pack controls the speeds, on my 200 20v it is 
> located low on the block, drivers side of car I believe. As someone 
> else suggested check fan wiring, but if it turns on, it should not be 
> the fan, but one of the other sensors that may be faulty or have the 
> wiring not hooked up correctly. They should be checked to make sure 
> they are working and wired right.
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> For comparison, on my 200 20v, with AC on, stage 2 comes on before the 
> temp needle hits 12 o'clock, and stage 3 is very rare, needle has to 
> be close to 2 o'clock on the gauge which might only happen if stuck in 
> stop and go for a while.
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> Regards,
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> Jerry
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> 91 200qa
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> The very high speed does come on at 2 0'clock (sometimes) but as i 
> said is to late and helps little and when it shuts off (bellow 2 
> oclock) fan does not go to lower speed unless the ac is on so i think 
> maybe the fan resister if i can find maybe culpret.
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