sounds like the usual blown headgasket to me man...
Gernot
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> From:
> john_mcmaster@dpa.act.gov.au[SMTP:john_mcmaster@dpa.act.gov.au]
> Reply To: john_mcmaster@dpa.act.gov.au
> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 4:01 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Overheating Dolomite 1850
>
>
> Help! I'm having trouble with an overheating Dolomite 1850 - I've
> done all the bits that should be done - new thermostat (right one
> with
> the long plug), flushed radiator and block, hoses checked and working
>
> (not leaking) - timing is ok and the car seems to go alright. I've
> drilled a hole throught the thermostat so there's no air lock and
> everything else seems to be right - water pump is working ok as well.
>
> What's the secret with these things? All help appreciated.
>
> John Mc
> '71 TR6 PI
> '76 Dolomite 1850
> 'Fast is First'
>
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