Tracey,
Think of it this way; once you switch off the engine you immediately
stop adding energy (i.e. heat) to the system. All that is hapenning
is that heat is transferring from the metal of the engine to the
water. Because that water is no longer circulating it rapidly heats
up to "meet" the engine temperature, which conversly actually cools
down a bit from its normal running temp.. The engine becomes cooler
than it was when running,although the temperature guage rises.
So long as it is not overheating when running, there is nothing to
worry about. Just make sure that you keep the rad topped up.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Tracey Converse" <converse at centurytel.net>
To: <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 20 August 2001 23:01
Subject: Re: 1975 Midget Trouble...HELP
> I'm hearing boiling sounds today!!! ARRGH! My temp gauge has been
checked
> out by the mechanic and seems to be right on. Again, the sucker runs
fine
> until you turn off the engine and that's when you can watch the
tempertature
> gauge just skyrocket. Today, I just got out the water hose and left
the car
> running while I sprayed down the radiator...it worked pretty
quickly.
>
> Should I just shoot it and put it out of it's misery??? :) Or...is
that my
> misery??
>
> Tracey
|