quote:Originally posted by LF - TP 2511:
Do keep in mind that while your temps are higher than in the past, your car is not showing any signs of overheating.
You make no mention of it puking when parked after a long run, or of hearing funny boiling sounds coming from the engine or tanks.
Well, actually, it is — at least I think so. When it gets very hot and starts pinging a LOT more than it used to. I mention above but not in my original post that it is puking coolant out the overflow when it is running (and is overheating). Additionally, when I shut the engine down, I hear gurgling at the front of the engine (I have the covers off now, so maybe that is normal and I just don't normally hear it).
quote:Remember the Ford 'fix' for the multitude of owners that saw high gauge temperatures as a problem was to add a resistor to the gauge wiring, which kept the needle at a lower point. It made no difference to the water temperature, but it allowed the owners to relax and enjoy the ride. Too many owners were used to just idiot lights and actually seeing the temperature freaked them out.
All agreed, but again, mine USED to not overheat. Yes, I'm freaking out, but principally because I am about to head off to drive my car in the mountains for two weeks. Altitude and overheating engines are not the best combination if memory serves me correctly.
quote:Last thought, timing can directly affect an engine's temperature. Has your been worked on, or checked?
Yes, in fact that was one of the first things I checked. It's set at 6° as per specs. The advance appears to be working properly (I checked it using the factory manual method).
Keep 'em coming!
Mark