Your syncro is running to hot. Mine is also, for about the last
     year. It has me stumped. I've been thur every pipe in the thing.
     Replaced the rad. thermostat, water pump, about half the hoses.
     Just did a chemical test on the head gaskets for the 3rd time
     tuesday. My only guess is a lean fuel mixture. This will cause
     an over heating problem.  Anyone have a guess?

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 2 Apr 1998, Paulo wrote:

> Hola Listees -
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> There's been a ton of talk about head gaskets lately.  How closely is
> hot engine temp related to the HG?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Any advice / strategies to help cool the beast down.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
> 86 Sybcro - 189K
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