I couldnt find any info regarding my current cooling challenge. 87 syncro. Sat for past 1-1/2 years with a dead stock motor. Blew up in November of 2004. Replaced with AVP rebuild (37K miles on it) and bled cooling system. All systems normal. Temp gauge on top of LED as usual. Fan starts acting funny. Replaced thermoswitch and thermostat. Both stock temperature. Bought from Volks Cafe in Santa Cruz. I know I got air into the system as i did not get the new thermoswitch in fast enough. Installed and system will not bleed properly now. I have tried bleeding on 4 consecutive nights. Coolant temp gauge STILL reads 2/3-3/4 high instead of typical halfway. It was just fine until I did the swap. Does not continue to heat up unless idling in which instance the fan does NOT come on. Shorted wires and confirmed operation high speed and low. At my wits end. Replaced radiator in 2001. Could it be bad already? Coolant is hot at radiator bleed screw. Bleeding by the book. Can anyone confirm that with the stock 87 degree thermostat and thermoswitch the coolant gauge reads typical halfway mark over LED? Before I go out and buy a lower temp thermostat and switch? Please help before I have to spend money at a shop! I hate that! Anthony Rutland 87 Syncro |
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