I would also advise getting the cooling system flushed out before buying
another fan. My cooling system had got very silted up with rust. I
would also advise getting a new thermostat (mine had rusted up totally)
and a new temperature sender so that you know the correct reading is
being transmitted. All of these parts are pretty cheap and are probably
worth doing anyway if they haven't been replaced recently.
cheers
John
--- Stephane St-Amant <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net> wrote:
> My Spit was running very hot last year.
> Had my original rad recored. The new core is more efficient as it is
> made the same way modern rads are. That did fix the problem for a
> while.
>
> This past few weeks, the Spit started running hot again. Turned out
> that the rad cap needed to be replaced, it wasn't holding the pressure
> that the cooling system needs to be efficient. Did that and now the
> car
> run at a temp where it should be. whether it's 70 degrees outside or
> 100. Open roads or stuck in traffic. On top of that, my rad shrouds
> are almost non-existant!
>
> Open your cap and check inside to see if the rad look clogged. Or take
> it to a rad shop. Might just need a cleaning.
>
> If it needs it, having your current rad recored might even cheaper that
>
> to get another one.
>
> But first, check that rad cap and replace it if needed, they are cheap!
>
> HTH
> Stef
> '69 Spit - Running cool!
> '71 TR6 - In pieces!
>
> George P. wrote:
> > Had my Spit ('78) out the other day and it seemed to run very hot, so
> I've
> > been toying with the idea of a brand new radiator. Can anyone
> recommend
> > something that might provide better/more efficient cooling than that
> stock
> > radiator?? Preferrably a direct bolt-in replacement.... I'm not
> real keen
> > on fabricating, I want to be able to swap it right in and drive away.
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