I have an aftermarket metal radiator, and aftermarket fans, etc.. etc.. I would prefer to return everything to stock if I thought it would help. I have heard all sorts of suggestions but have not figured out the solution yet. - VB >From: "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [DML] Re: Bob's AC problems. >Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 03:16:02 -0000 > >I see the opposite - I've noticed on my car that the temp gauge >actually reads lower with the A/C on than with it off. It's not an >electrical drop issue, I can see the temp rise and fall slowly. If >turning on the air heats the engine temp appreciably you have other >problems. > >In my case I have the fans wired to run continuously with the A/C >turned on (they do not cycle with the compressor clutch), and I'm >running a slightly cooler thermostat (by accident). This means that >with the A/C on I'm actually overcooling the engine a bit. I'm now >running the aftermarket 3-core radiator, but a NOS OEM unit (that >started leaking after 6 years) was the same way. > >You could also have a radiator problem. If it is the original radiator >you should replace it, even if it isn't leaking. Many of the originals >are plugged up from prior neglect and just don't cool well. > >Dave Swingle > >buy my other car...... >http://www.dmcnews.com/BuyNSell/2466forsale.html > > >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote: > > Videobob: You may notice your car running hotter due to the current > > draw of the AC system. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/