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Re: Running Way Hot! help?
Posted by Victor (more from Victor) on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:17:28
In Reply to: Running Way Hot! help?, Jay9kt, Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:05:46
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There are might be a lot of possibilities. But first, drain that coolant- Dexcool is not supposed to be there, not in 1990.
Fan doesn't come on- either blocked radiator or switch is bad. After you drained coolant, remove upper and lower radiator hose, try flush radiator with water, you'll know if it's clogged.
Your car shouldn't overheat when you driving, unless- thermostat stuck closed or water pump died or radiator is clogged. Change thermostat ASAP- bad hoses tell me thermostat is probably same age. Pressure should be in the system, so it's okay (never open cap when car is hot!).
My personal opinion- I would change thermostat (get OEM only),flush radiator, probably would change water pump. To check if radiator switch working, look for write up on Townsends site. Don't let your Saab overheat- you will kill headgasket or the whole engine.
Just my 2 long cents.
Victor
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Posts in this Thread:
- Running Way Hot! help?, Jay9kt, Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:05:46
- way too much info, maybe (long), KenManiac , Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:48:58
- Sounds like a head gasket...n/m, Bill U, Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:35:41
- Re: Running Way Hot! help?, Victor, Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:17:28 <-- Viewing This Message
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