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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:13:23 -0800
From: TimeRangernopsam.com
Subject: Re: SAABs in hot climate.


On Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:19:48 -0800, Alfa Romeo Search and Rescue Society <alfabillnopsametcom.com> wrote: >> mcbagpipernopsamcom (McBagpiper) writes: >> > I will be moving from the north east to south florida soon. i have a 92 >> 900s, >> > how will it do in the tropical climate/ what changes should be made to >> the car >> > to keep it from running hot? Any help is appreciated >> >> I've had a `74 99 and `85 900 in the Mojave Desert for years. I >> haven't done anything out of the ordinary and they both did/do fine. >> I ran the 99 for years with a malfunctioning radiator fan switch >> and didn't even know it until I got caught in a traffic backup on >> a freeway. >> > >I have a 900T convertible in Tampa Florida, and while I am less than >thrilled with the car, it is a very cool runner even with the AC >running. DPO removed the thermostat, and when all put back to stock it >is very satisfactory. i wouldn't be concerned about cooling performance >if all systems are in good repair. > >Now to remove those horrid Bilsteins, and get some ride back... > >Bill >Tampa Florida >91 Alfa Romeo 168- love it >88 SAAB 900T Cab- new interior Weds...Snore.... >71 VW Westy camper-goofy but great >85 Alfa Spider-rescued from the crusher > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy. '89 900s. Here in Las Vegas, the summertime temps often reach 110F. Have yet to have an overheating problem running a 50/50 mix of Prestone/distilled water. Distilled because our water here sucks. Coolant mix is changed every 2 years. The only problem is the air conditioner doesn't put out too cold of air when stuck in traffic on the hot days. Not too bad though considering that the pavement will get 160+F. Once the car is moving again, the AC works properly. Remember: If your car starts overheating, turn off the AC and turn the heater on HIGH. That little heater coil is a miniature radiator and it can lower coolant temps by 10 - 20 degrees. -- The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson. Straight Shootin Y'all.

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