Re: 88 90q IP done + autochk says HOT ! !

["Frank J. Bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>]

At 10:55 AM 3/17/99 -0500, Andrei Kogan wrote:
>did the Timing belt Idler pulley yesterday. A few quick comments:
>(snip)
>3. I didn't drain coolant, nor did I remove the waterpump. I just loosened
>it to free the timing belt. A little bit of
>coolant seeped through the seal, but not much --- less 1/2 cup I'd say. I
>didn't need to add any afterwards. We'll
>have to see if develops a leak before another 60K.
>(snip)
>Moral of the story: don't assume you know better, always replace everything
>whenever you are there. 

except the water pump!?!?!?

> The Autocheck system signaled a problem with coolant. Here is the
>situation:
>1. The in-dash coolant temp gauge behaves as usual
>2. Radiator hoses get warm, so I assume that indicates that the thermostat
>opens (please confirm)
>3. The level in the expansion tank is at minimum mark when the car is hot (
>so plenty of fluid in there)
>The buzzer and the blinking water temp symbol come on for a  minute or so
>shortly after I get going. then they 
>seem to go away. It doesn't happen every time, but happened at least three
>times today.

maybe it's too low.
what is the tank level when cold?
try filling it closer to the max mark...

frank