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1. [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Saul" <csaul@noleak.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:06:35 -0700; Hi All: Trying to get my xk 120 back on the road: I installed a radiator overflow bottle and it overflows a lot when I drive for 15 minutes and turn the car off. One mechanic says car is overheating; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00031.html (6,399 bytes)
2. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Bill Crowe" <haiku99@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:25:57 -0700; have someone check for combustion gases in the coolant, if this is the problem it will need to be fixed as no cooling system improvements, oil coolers, etc. can compensate for it, can be caused by a; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00032.html (8,182 bytes)
3. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: Dawson Church <dawson@authorspublishing.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:46:42 -0700; Are you sure your radiator overflow bottle is ABOVE the level of the radiator. I had a mechanic "helpfully" install one in my Lotus, it was BELOW, and drained water from the radiator when hot! I solv; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00034.html (8,085 bytes)
4. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Saul" <csaul@noleak.com>; Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:23:15 -0700; Thank you a bunch Bill, This helps a lot; will check it out. Thanks Again And Happy Motoring Charlie have someone check for combustion gases in the coolant, if this is the problem it will need to be; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00035.html (9,001 bytes)
5. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Saul" <csaul@noleak.com>; Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:28:30 -0700; Hi Dawson, You got it; the bottle is mounted too low. Great suggestions; will check it out! Thanks a bunch, Charlie Are you sure your radiator overflow bottle is ABOVE the level of the radiator. I ha; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00037.html (8,861 bytes)
6. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: Richard Anderon <rnapda@aol.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:33:57 -0700; Hi Charlie, I have a '67 XKE and agree with Dawson on both. Hopefully the raised bottle will help. If needed, fan kits with shroud are available from most Jag parts houses. Mine runs cool and have fo; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00038.html (10,449 bytes)
7. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Saul" <csaul@noleak.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:12:22 -0700; Thanks so much Dick, I'll be sure to have the advance checked. Hope to be cool running soon! Charlie Hi Charlie, I have a '67 XKE and agree with Dawson on both. Hopefully the raised bottle will help.; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00039.html (10,823 bytes)
8. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit@msn.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:02:48 -0700; Hello Charlie - My gosh! before you add fans, an oil cooler, or have an overhaul, consider this: Your Jag was not designed to overheat; altho it was for a cooler climate and shorter runs than we do i; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00040.html (14,674 bytes)
9. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Saul" <csaul@noleak.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:55:12 -0700; Thanks so much for your very constructive suggestions. If being a mechanic was a prerequisite for buying and appreciating a classic, I would be banned. I know just enough to be dangerous. Therefore,; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00041.html (15,809 bytes)
10. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: wendell bain <wbain@sonic.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:58:16 -0700; Hi Charlie, I had the shop in Rohnert Park, British European, make up a brake line for me when I didn't have the flaring tool for the Morgan. He did a good job and it wasn't very expensive. It was al; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00042.html (19,846 bytes)
11. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: Dawson Church <dawson@authorspublishing.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:21:13 -0700; I got a $400 quote for rebuilding the carbs on my Lotus. Then when I went to pick it up, a bill for $1500! I could have bought remanufactured carbs and bolted them on myself for less.... Dawsno _____; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00043.html (21,631 bytes)
12. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Paige, Dean" <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:43:39 -0700; Comparable to any other charges for auto repairs in reputable shops in this area. Highly qualified mechanics. Owner Mark Singleton a Brit trained in the UK. Knows Brit cars inside out. A large portio; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00045.html (21,283 bytes)
13. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Paige, Dean" <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:00:32 -0700; Be smart with your money. Send the carbs to one of the Carb specialty shops available on the Monster list like Apple Hydraulics. Same goes for lever shocks, brake and clutch master cylinders. That's; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00047.html (22,701 bytes)
14. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: LH <tadhyke@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:02:52 -0700; Joe Curto on the east coast is a superb rebuilder of SU Carbs and has been doing just that for an eternity...... Please tell him I said hello if you use him. http://www.joecurto.com/ Lea Hyke _______; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00048.html (24,941 bytes)
15. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Paige, Dean" <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:07:00 -0700; Bought electric fans, oil cooler and lots of other And Curto also has a fine reputation. Compare prices. Deano Joe Curto on the east coast is a superb rebuilder of SU Carbs and has been doing just th; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00049.html (25,198 bytes)
16. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Saul" <csaul@noleak.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:05:51 -0700; Charlie Comparable to any other charges for auto repairs in reputable shops in this area. Highly qualified mechanics. Owner Mark Singleton a Brit trained in the UK. Knows Brit cars inside out. A lar; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00050.html (21,533 bytes)
17. Re: [Nobbc] Xk 120 over heating (score: 1): Author: "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:27:04 -0700; Having been in the "trade", ethically, I do not recommend where I think you should go, Charlie. I have seen the work from all those mentioned and think all are capable; Otherwise they would not be in; /html/nobbc/2008-07/msg00051.html (25,200 bytes)

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