Date:         Thu, 29 May 2003 19:19:34 -0700
Reply-To:     zampano <matthias.k@ATTBI.COM>
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From:         zampano <matthias.k@ATTBI.COM>
Subject:      Re: coolant...
Comments: To: MICHAEL POPE <raskayamon@MSN.COM>
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Hi,

They tested the coolant system pressure??

I was also told that some sort of a chemical "block" tester which
screws in place of the radiator/ coolant tank cap will show if there's
exhaust in the system.

I am over and over being confronted with combustion gases blowing into
the coolant. Could it be that there's no cure for that???

Your symptoms sound exactly like that is what's happening. You might
still be lucky and be able to drive it for quite some time, with the
needle jumping and the LED flashing once in a blue moon, for a short
time, without overheating.

I drove roundtrip from L.A. to Seattle once (approx 2500 miles) right
after the needle jumped like that.

cheers

Matthias
On Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 04:45  PM, MICHAEL POPE wrote:

> well the pressure was tested at idle and at about 2,000 rpm- mech(old
> owner had it done) said it was 14 psi went up to abou t 17 psi  I
> think he said- this is in spec from what I have read- I am afraid that
> I have the same theory as you just trying to eliminate all other
> options-
> Michael
> raskayamon@msn.com
>