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Subject:Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
From:No Name Available
Date:Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:21:14 EST

In a message dated 2/9/2005 2:39:58 PM Pacific Standard Time,
kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes:
1. A clogged radiator
2. A bad water pump
3. A bad thermostat
Exactly the three things I would consider.
You can remove the thermostat & boil it/replace it.
While it's out check the water pump flow.
&...
My conversion's cooling system worked good once I figured the air bubble
thing out on the top of the Subbie engine.
But.... It wasn't until I replaced the radiator that it Really Worked As New.
I would present this to every customer, & have them consider this as part &
parcel of a top notch conversion job.
Stock radiators (and probably most are stock) are going on 20 years now,
and should be replaced.
best,
John C.
SLC, UT...