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Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:53:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hot engine
Comments: To: Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
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How can I check to make sure the flaps are open?

Thanks, Matt

Daniel Schmitz wrote: > > Can't say for sure if warm body panels after an hour are normal, but they > could be if you are in a hot environment. > > With regard to timing, retarded or advanced timing can cause an increase in > engine temps, especially the former. Assuming your cooling flaps are fully > open when the engine is warmed up, you might verify that your ignition > timing is correct. If not, you should fix this before leaving. > > Dan > > Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe wrote: > > > I need to get a cylinder head temp gauge, but alas I leave for a trip of > > great length tomorrow so... > > > > When I shut Skippy off he stays hot for hours, the body panels in the > > rear are hot for at least an hour. Normal? And can off timing affect > > how hot my air cooled runs? > > > > thanks, > > > > Matt & Nise > > > > 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"


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