5ktq thermostat questions

["Mike Del Tergo" <mdeltergo@hotmail.com>]

>I noticed the temp gauge, which never goes much above cold, climbing 
rapidly into the hot zone.  The temp warning light started flashing and 
I pulled over and immediately shut her down. 

Good for you, as every pilot knows, always trust your instruments until 
proven otherwise.

>Upon opening the hood I found my engine covered in coolant and the 
upper radiator hose disconnected.  

Coulda been worse, at least your home!
You may want to use a radiator flush to clean out the system while it is 
open.  VIP or the like should have your thermostat, ~ $15 (prolly bigger 
than any other car tstat you've used) and prolly your hose.  It is a 
very straight forward repair, you might want to check outher hoses for 
stress, I bet your top overflow tank to radiator hose is crap (if 
original).
Mike
81 UrQ, 86 5KTQ, 91 CQ

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