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Subject:Re: Hot engine, cold radiator
From:John Flaherty
Date:Sun, 8 Apr 2001 09:51:30 -0400

Thanks to all who replied. General consensus seems to be thermostat or
radiator. Since the thermostat is much cheape, I'll start there. I'll let
you know how it works out.

Thanks,
John Flaherty
'84 GL "Insufficient Funds"

> John Flaherty wrote:
> >
> > Subject says it all. Engines running hot (about 3/4 of the gauge) but
the
> > radiator is cold. I've bled it twice, no help. No evidence of leakage or
> > internal head gasket problems. If I run both heaters, I can keep the
needle
> > centered. Ambient air temp in the 30's. Traffic and speed have no
effect, it
> > does it in the city and on the highway. I'm thinking thermostat. Would
that
> > cause these symptoms? Any other ideas out there?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John Flaherty
> > '84 GL Insufficient Funds

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