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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
October 2002
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Overheating issues
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Mon, 17 February 2003 01:00
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OK, so i've filled my new radiator (only took about 3.5 litres) and took it out for a drive. next thing i know the temp needle keeps moving past halfway when it shouldnt!Why is this car overheating when it si full of coolant? Any ideas guys?
Thanks in advance
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Club Member
Location:
sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Overheating issues
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Mon, 17 February 2003 01:05
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did you make sure all the air was out of the cooling system before putting the cap back on?
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Overheating issues
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Mon, 17 February 2003 02:06
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How do i make sure of that? the only way i could do that during the descaling procedure was to start it up and that moved the air to the top. is there a better way? i would really like to know.
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Location:
Brisbane
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December 2002
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Re: Overheating issues
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Mon, 17 February 2003 07:32
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let the car run without the cap on until it stops bubbling...then put the cap back on 
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Overheating issues
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Mon, 17 February 2003 09:26
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Pretty much as robbo said - I find it's fine if you fill it up, start the engine with the cap off, then after a couple of minutes keep pouring in while holding 2-3000rpm, then stick the cap on, go for a drive, and check the level again. Oh, and never take the cap off when the temp gauge is in the 'ready for Bushell's' position! 
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Overheating issues
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Mon, 17 February 2003 14:52
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thanks guys, worked a treat!
The normal running temperature is acutally slightly lower now, with the new radiator and coolant
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