Hi all. I almost always drive my '90 Syncro with the windows open in the summertime, but one day a few weeks ago it got cold - I rolled them up and then moved the vent temp slider from all the way cold (left) to all the way hot (right) - and I noticed that things got quiet all of a sudden. Hmmm... It turns out that when the vent temp is on cool, there's this rushing or whooshing sound which comes from behind me - from the rear seat or engine area. When I slide the temp to warm, it goes away. The sound grows louder and softer in direct relation to the engine RPM's - i.e., while travelling at 60MPH on the highway with the temp set on cool, the sound is quite loud, but if I push the clutch in and coast at the same speed, the sound goes away. I wonder what's up? It could be that it's normal but because my windows are usually open or the radio is on I haven't noticed it before. I suppose I am guilty of being ignorant about the operation of the cooling system - it's one area of my van that I haven't explored in-depth - I was planning to do so this summer when I change the coolant and replace the thermostat - but as yet I am no expert! Thanks. Doug Fitz-Randolph Yarmouth, ME dfrandolph@talkam.net '90 Syncro |
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