Re: overheating-I give up

[Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com>]

I'd remove, clean, and replace every underhood
electrical connection including grounds.  Also grounds
under dash, near steering column.  Should take an hour
and cost $10.  Get a points file, some contact
cleaner, and dielectric grease.  I did this and I'm
glad I did...solved a few problems, and now I'm good
to go for another 150K.

Seriously---do this.  Or, consider trying a cheap
aftermarket temp gauge; see if it reads the same as
yours.  

Ron

--- Brad Sayer <vwrocco85@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Looks like its time to give up and actually bring
> this car to a mechanic.
> 
> Problem:
> Car runs at at least 3/4 of temp guage or higher,
> with oil temps over 120.  
> This is at idle in 60 degree weather, no AC.  Fan
> cycles on and off, but 
> only at 3/4 or higher.
> 
> Attempted solutions:
> Replaced - fan switch, thermostat, temp sender
> All hoses are fine.  Not leaking coolant.  Had
> radiator flow tested and was 
> fine.  Flushed several times, coolant runs clean.
> Ran car with upper radiator hose off, water spews
> out pretty good, seeming 
> to be that the water pump is fine.
> 
> What else?  Am I missing something?
> 
> Brad
> 
> 87 16V
>
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