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Subject:Running Hot
From:Paulo
Date:Thu, 2 Apr 1998 12:06:21 -0800

Hola Listees -

Sorry if this posts twice, my mail server is screwed.

There's been a ton of talk about head gaskets lately.  How
closely is
hot engine temp related to the HG?

My Syncro occassionally runs hot, primarily when I start
driving.  The
temp gague will go to about 75 - 80% - close to hot.
Usually it will
cool down after a few minutes.  If I'm climbing upward it
happens a
bit more dramatically and will cool once I pass the apex.

I don't know if I have a block in some hose somewhere or if
it is
something else.  A mechanic (not affiliated to the list)
told me this
was normal.

Any advice / strategies to help cool the beast down.

Regards

Paul
86 Syncro - 189K

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