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RE: Overheating Dolomite 1850

To: triumphs@autox.team.net, "'john_mcmaster@dpa.act.gov.au'" <john_mcmaster@dpa.act.gov.au>
Subject: RE: Overheating Dolomite 1850
From: Gernot Vonhoegen <gernot.vonhoegen@stir.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:37:40 -0000
sounds like the usual blown headgasket to me man...

Gernot

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> Subject:      Overheating Dolomite 1850
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> 
>      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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