Hello,

First off, I'd like to know where I can find a template for the upper compartment of my dash; I want to move the stereo from the shifter area to that empty space at the top. Can anyone help me with that?

Also, I've been having a problem of late with my temperature gauge. The car has always had a problem with overheating if the A/C compressor is running and the car's at a standstill, and from what I understand, that's a defect of the year and model. However, lately, the temperature will read normal while moving and air conditioner running--and then in a matter of seconds, raise all the way above the red mark and over the H. Then in another few seconds, it's back to normal. I know it's impossible for a normally operating engine to heat and cool that quickly--at least, not without cracking the head or something else, which isn't happening. So is my thermostat going bad? Is there a way to fix it without replacing the entire thermostat? Because I know there's plenty of water and coolant there...

Since we've mentioned air conditioning, I just thought of ANOTHER problem my car has. For some reason, nearly no condensation from the A/C actually exits the car. It's going directly into my carpet, and soaking it. Quite an annoying (and stinky!) problem. Can anyone help me with the drainage? Like, tell me where it is and how to clear it, if possible?

Thanks, peoples!

Vincent
1984 244 GL

I bought a stereo installation kit from Best Buy for $16 dollars. Kit comes with mount set for the top section and lower section for a stereo with knobs or they will snap out for a standard DIN CD player. This was a also a good post for me, the same problem with temp gauge, but I also noticed when I turn on the headlights the gauge would shoot up in the red and then back.
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Car:1988 245DL Name: Charles Emerson Winchester III

Agree w/ TomD. Somewhere in the posts is a very detailed explanation of how to bypass the board completely.
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Regards,

Appears all of your questions have been answered except for the stereo mounting. I get those from Crutchfield.com.
RP
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RP '87 245 (Ol' Blue)273,000 mi, '93 245 (Ruby)150,000 mi, '02 BMW 325, '98 Mustang Cobra, '87 Harley Heritage....

Vincent,

Your "temperature" problem is likely a temperature compensation board problem. Several posts in the archive - do a search for complete instructions on how to fix it.

Good luck!

TomD

Air conditioner drain is located on the engine side of the firewall. You will need to be under the car. Towards the passenger side you will find a small rubber nipple (I think it's black). You will need to stick a coathanger, or similar type object, into the nipple to clear the blockage. Get ready because it will drain on you if you don't get out of the way.