OK, I will admit it. I have written several times, sometimes lamenting my
ownership of a '72, and asking dumb questions. Most of the replies were
encouraging "Keep working" kinds of replies, and a few were of the "You're not
fit to drink the used oil from a TR". To the former, thanks for the
encouragement. Everything is working, I drive a lot, sometimes in a
very "sporting" manner. It is a great deal of fun, and I am beginning to
trully LOVE my car.
Now, the problem: it seems to run too hot, especially in stop-n-go traffic. I
have run the engine with the radiator cap off, the fluid seems to be
circulating well. I think the water pump is probably OK. What should I start
to replace first (given my very limited budget)? Should I replace the
radiator? Should I replace to OE fan with an electric? The temp gauge gets
right to the red zone (but not up into the red).
Suggestions?
Kevin
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