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Old 03-04-2021, 12:03 PM   #18
Gufshoz
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Default Re: 30 Coupe Cooling question

Bob, if your were asking me about why the thermostat: a couple of years ago I my car was running fine, but had a tendency to get hot if I sat idling for more than 10 min. I installed a temperature gauge to be able to monitor the temp better and a new 2-bladed fan. My copilot didn't like to go for drives if she was wearing nice clothes because of the "eau d'A" smell on her clothes. I did everything I could think of to alleviate the odors reaching my coupe's cabin: sealing all the nooks and crannies and that's why I installed the engine pans. I had read about the improvement in cooling, but I had no idea how effective that could be. I could barely get over 110 degrees and she always drove like she wasn't warmed up. I tried using cardboard to shield the radiator, but that only got me to about 120. That is why I installed a Vintage 160 degree thermostat. Now she rapidly warms up to 160 and stays there. Sorry for the long explanation.
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