Re: V8 Overheating

[WARATAP@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/14/98 12:39:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, PTDANIEL@aol.com
writes:

> To date, I have replaced: water pump, thermostat, and fan clutch.  While it 
> no
>  longer overheats, my mechanic thinks the running temp. is still too high (
> and
>  he now wants to pull & rod the radiator).  Current running temps: 98C
>  (moving), 110C (idle).
>  
>  What can you other V8 owners tell me?  Thanks.
>  
Mine's usually between ~80c and 100c. In stop-and-go traffic and up Pikes Peak
maybe 110c.  BTW, if you find it's overheating, switch your climate control to
economy and turn temp all the way to hot, which will effectively turn the
heater core into a small radiator.  (make sure you're not wearing sandals-it
gets mighty hot by them thar feet, ya know:-)

-Ingo