[V8] new v8, shiny new set of problems.

[Cole Blacksmith]

I just picked up another 90 v8q, mostly because I already love the one I
have despite its quirks, and also because the new one is in the really cool
dark grey paint with a black interior, and has low miles for its age (132k),
very nice exterior and interior condition.

I've got one serious problem with it that I need to get sorted out, though:
At highway speeds, it runs pretty cool (~100C), but in stop and go traffic,
where it's not getting the airflow, it'll quickly run up to 110 (and
probably hotter, if I let it), and I can see a few wisps of smoke coming out
of the driver's side of the hood near the front.

It's got a couple of other oddball things, mainly that the power steering is
miserable at very low speeds (like backing out of a parking space), but
better at higher speeds, and the central locking system doesn't work. I can
spend some time on those once I get the car back to Portland, but it's in
Seattle at the moment, and I'm not even attempting to drive it back with the
overheating problem.

So...any suggestions as to what to look at on the overheating problem, and a
reputable mechanic in the Seattle area? Thanks for any suggestions/advice.