Date:         Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:13:56 -0400
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Subject:      Testing the cooling system Re: How Hot is To Hott?
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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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!!!!!
>
>