Date:         Thu, 24 May 2012 18:39:15 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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---- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>
> The cooling system has quirks and way too many hoses, but it seems
> massively overbuilt.  The radiator (to me) seems sized for a much
> larger engine than it is actually cooling.  I don't think the people
> putting in 3-litre Subaru engines or turbo Bostigs have problems with
> cooling capacity.  I really think that most cooling issues arise from
> gummed-up radiators that are overdue for replacement.
>
> All that said I don't drive in the Western mountains with enormous
> long grades...but I still think so.

My '91 camper with stock 2.1 engine overheated regularly both on grades and in town until I replaced the radiator.  I had done all sorts of tweaks to the cooling system, some of which probably were not needed.  Replaced the radiator, overheating problem gone.

McNeely