[V8] overheating again

[Ingo Rautenberg]

Heater core has (unless replaced with some Chinese piece) has plastic  
end caps.  Over time it can break down.  There is a heater valve as  
well, which is also plastic and can/will leak.

Let us know what you find.  Also, do check to make sure the fuse at  
driver's side fender under /in front of hydraulic reservoir is not  
cracked/broken (metal flat piece under small cover secured by two  
screws). Will prevent auxiliary fan from coming on with A/C on.

Ingo

On Oct 4, 2007, at 10:27 AM, daniel sherwood wrote:

> To tell you the truth I didn't even check it. It was spring. The  
> heater core is made out of plastic on theis car? I will chick the  
> expasion tank for debris and due a thorough flush and see what it  
> turns up. Is the coolant for this car constantly run through the  
> heater core or is there a heater valve?
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Ingo Rautenberg <ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com>
> To: Scott Phillips <Scottp at ippe.com>
> Cc: daniel sherwood <dropback5 at yahoo.com>; v8 at audifans.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 4:30:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [V8] [Possible Spam] overheating again
>
> Along those lines, did you turn the heat on high after radiator/
> coolant replacement?  Also check for debris blockage at the nipple at
> the expansion tank where the small diameter hose attaches from the
> top of the radiator.  Mine had clogged on one V8 from plastic bits
> and pieces from the heater core.
>
> Ingo
>
> On Oct 3, 2007, at 8:23 AM, Scott Phillips wrote:
>
> > When you replaced everything did you bleed the air out of the  
> system?
> > Granted that doesn't explain why it hasn't happened until now.
> > How's the
> > fluid level (have you noticed any leaks?)
> >
> > -Scott
> >
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