Re: My HOT HOT Quat

[Michael Zamikhovsky <MikeZ755@sprintmail.com>]

Andrew Finney wrote:

> The single UrQ radiator conversion just doesn't cut it
> on a hot day in Colorado. If I just let it do it's
> thing in traffic, it runs right up to the end of the
> stock coupes coolant temp gauge. This is only a hair
> from an overheat condition. Same thing happens with
> the AC on when I'm in heavy traffic. I have to resort
> to pulling the AC clutch relay and letting the
> hi-speed rad fan cool her down again. The motor will
> certainly overheat when I push it hard up some of the
> longer mountain passes without the AC fan.
>
> Anyone have any BTDT's on UrQ cooling. I WANT
> continuous "middle of the gauge" cooling. Am I stuck
> buying the Dyalinx massive aluminum radiatior? Any
> help appreciated. PS, every single piece of the
> cooling system is less than 1 year old, including the
> core.
>
> Andrew Finney
> 1983 UrQ
>
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Try to drill tree 5mm holes in the body of thermostat for better
circulation. It worked in my 5Ktirbo. The problem is in winter. When in
Vermont I had to put cardboard in front of the radiator. I think colder
radiator switch will help. I was told that early Audi cars were made to
run hot to improve emissions. BTW Dylinx rad is not cheep.

Mike Z