Hello I'm buying an '87 Wolfy with 107,000 miles that has an overheating problem. The current owner says the engine overheats in about 20 minutes. A local list member kindly went and inspected the vehicle for me but was unable to take a test drive. The cooling system currently has clean orange colored antifreeze in it. ?? The oil is dirty but does not appear to be contaminated with coolant. No serious oil or coolant leaks are evident. I first plan to check(fill/bleed) the cooling system and then replace the thermostat. I suspect that with a functioning waterpump, a good thermostat and a properly filled cooling system, the engine would not tend to overheat in the colder weather provided the radiator/heater cores are functioning even at relatively low efficiency. Is it a fair to assume that the heater core(s) could dissipate enough heat in the to prevent overheating even if the radiator was in poor condition? As always I would greatly appreciate any advice given. It is wonderful to have access to the vast experience and knowledge which is so generously shared by our list members. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Gary Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. '84GL Sunroof '87GL Wolfsburg Weekender '75 Spitfire ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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