[s-cars] After run coolant pump

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In a message dated 5/29/02 4:25:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
James.Murray at ericsson.ca writes:


> To test the after-run pump pull the two wires going to the small temp sensor
> above the Thermostat and short them together. This sensor is small compared
> to the MFTS (the big one with 4 posts and a large cover), the sensor has
> two
> wires going to it that are individually shielded, pull the wires off
> exposing the clips and short them together, this emulates the sensor
> closing
> and you should hear the pump run. Alternately you could just slightly pull
> the clips enough to expose the posts on the sensor and use a screw driver
> to
> short across, that should work too.
>
> Careful not to touch the wires to anything else or you'll get a small spark
> or blow a fuse (remember the engine is at grounded

James,

Thanks for the instructions.  Worked like a champ!!!!   And Gary,  you were
right about the fan turning on also.

       Just doing some tinkering and checked the plugs like everyone
suggested a week back.   WARNING!!!!!  If you haven't yet checked your plugs
to see if they any are loose, get out there in the garage and do it right
now!!!   I had two that were loose.  That might account for the stumble at
start up this morning.

I did notice a small amount of oil on the Spark Plug Caps on cylinders 3 and
4.  Right near the top where the cap plugs into the coil pack.  There was not
oil down in the hole or on the plugs themselves, but does this mean it would
be time to have the valve cover gasket redone?  I am not leaking anywhere on
the outside of the cover.  How critical is this?  any BTDT?  I was going to
have the timing belt done in another 25K.  I only have 25K on this belt.  I
would rather do them at the same time but will I be sorry if I wait?

Thanks,

"Audios" in Utah