Craig, 1 - First thing check (by squesing a hose) to see if the cooling system is holding pressure. ALL cooling systems (today) are pressureized and must hold pressure. 2 - Second, are you boiling over? The pressure cap is the untimate device that controls the cooling system, by regulating the pressure. 3 - Third, is the heater putting out good heat? This is a result of pressure and fluid, that you can use as you are driving. These are three easy things every driver should be able to test for.
craig cowan wrote: > This is a simple question: > Where should the Temp Guage read under normal running? > > Mines halfway between the light and the top white mark. I think this is > hott. > > Also, Whats the best procedure for testing the cooling fan on the > radiator? > > -Craig > '85GL Fresh out of the shop!!!!! > > |
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