Hi all: I need some help on finding out what happened to my engine (blown heads and gaskets 4 weeks ago). Now everything is fixed, welded heads, new gaskets, new thermostat; the radiator flushed, system is w/coolant and bleeded, but..... Temp of water tank in engine compartment....... very HOT Temp of water in rear tank (reservoir?)...... Tepid Temp of water in Radiator................................COOL Can anybody help me understand this and tell if this caused my heads to blow in the first place and what to do? MANY Thanks in Advance Javier Zavala 85 1,9L Westy Joker 00 Prospector hovercraft |
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