quote:Originally posted by jobefr:...
Another thing, before bringing it to me, he noticed that the engine overheated sometimes. I've made a lot of researches and it seems to be common on these vehicules, for many differents reasons....So could you tell me what is typically done to fix this problem ? What to I have to advise my client to do after giving him back his engine ?
Thanks a lot
Cooling issue summary
1 The Cleveland’s unique thermostats bypass design, improper thermostat allowing recirculation.
2 the Pantera’s level engine mounting, opposed to the normal “nose up” prevents block venting
3 the Pantera’s coolant tube length require water pump to provide head along with flow
4 the Pantera’s original radiator baffling allowing leak by
5 the Pantera’s radiator discharge connection position allowing air binding
6 The Pantera’s original fans providing marginal air flow.
7 the Pantera’s location of the pressure cap on the discharge opposed to the normal suction side of the pump
8 the Pantera’s original temperature gauge “near maximum” scaling indication of “normal”
While not truly “overheating” related, a couple other coolant quirks to be aware of would be
9 the location of the temperature sensing element not being representative of the block temperature
10 the original fan control logic as a result of changing the original radiator baffling from vertical to horizontal
You can find all of the above discribed in detail in the sticky posting
http://pantera.infopop.cc/eve/...50045562/m/346105744