[DML] cooling problems

["Lauren" <LPLand@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Jim.   My guess, based on the last two POs, is that they will 
need replaced.  Call it a strong hunch.   I bought the car assuming 
that.

Speaking of the last POs, you all know Sean, but does anyone know 
of Adam?  He lived in San Diego and had the car seviced at Garden 
Grove?  

> I'm not convinced that replacing all the hoses is the appropriate
> action at this time.  I'd first find out why the engine was running
> hot. bad fan(s)? otterstat?  running too lean? air in the coolant
> system? coolant not mixed properly? plugged radiator fins? bad oil?

I think the coolant leak is a big factor.  And I suspect the fan circuit 
doesn't work and that's why Sean rigged a switch to control the 
fans.  He never checked the thermostat, but my guess is that it's 
bad, too.  I'll have the radiator fins checked certainly.  And it seems 
that  Sean only added water and not coolant after it got really hot 
when we test drove it.  

The problem seems worse on city streets.  I drove it around the 
block yesterday and it started to get really hot.  On the freeway with 
a good mix of coolant/water it did just fine.
> 
> If you're going to torture the vehicle with elevated temperatures
> until the problem is resolved

oh no no no.   It's sitting parked in my backyard under a cover and 
will remain there 'til I can get it fixed properly - hopefully next week. 

I do have another question  - is there a difference between a 
thermostat and an otterstat?  

Thanks once again for your collective help.

.....................LP
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