Re: [doc] More Cooling Problems

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Hi John

Check the metal pipes that run to the radiator are getting hot - and whan the fans cut in, the air blown should be smeggin' hot, if you know what I mean. 

Can you see the water pumping from the return hose back into the coolant bottle? Check this from COLD. It may be your water pump that's failed, or if you see lots of bubbles, it could be the cylinder head gaskets. It doesn't take long, even with the self-bleed kit, to get an air-lock in the water pump at which point the temp will rise very fast and the rad will cool down equally fast.

I can help with sourcing a water pump, radiator and if the worst comes to the worst, a head gasket job. I also have a place who will recondition/test/fix radiators who did a great job on my project car's rad. Dave and I are taking on DeLorean work now and will be tackling Steve Strelczak's head gaskets next week. Grab me or Dave on Sunday if you want a chat

Martin


> All.
> 
> It seems my car is 'show shy', my new warm up regulator problem not
> withstanding, I am still experiencing overheating.
> 
> To recap, the car starts normally, but very quickly the temp gauge
> starts creeping up. The John Hervey fan fail systems has been fitted,
> and the electrical fans run noramlly with lots of air being pushed
> past the radiator. The system has been drainned and refilled, the air-
> bleed kit is fitted, a new Volvo thermostat has been fitted and I
> seem to maintain a constant amount of coolant.
> 
> However I cannot drive for more than a couple of miles without the
> temperature passing quickly into the red. I stop and let the cooling
> fans bring the gauge back to the mid position but cannot enjoy the
> car like this. The water pump pulley is tight, and what I can see
> turns freely with the engine.
> 
> All of the hoses in the engine bay seem OK, I am now told that the
> next step is to remove the radiator and check for
> blockages/restrictions.
> 
> I am sure someone mentioned being able to source radiators at
> the '501 filming. Please can that person remind me of the figure
> quoted and how quickly I could get one.
> 
> Any other possibilites/advice greatly appreciated.
> 
> I will still be visiting Shuttleworth to see all of the running
> examples :-)
> 
> 
> 
> John Chapelhow
> 
> DOC 19 : 'Boeing' 0737
> 
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