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89 240 NOt certain if thermostat, coolant temp sensor, or? 200 1989

posted by  machine man on  Thu Sep 3 16:14 CST 2009
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I'll vote for a thermostat. Just because they have a track record of being made by millons and failing by about 10% plus of that per year. Which by the way isn't all that bad. I 'd say headlights are a lot worse.

How many popped eyes do see every night?

Besides thermoststs are inexpensive and easier to change than the other guys down under the manifold. All still require the coolant level to be lowered.

The radiator may need cleaning inside or outside but should heat up on grades as a warning.

If you hear the engine making a boiling rumble sound its hot. I wouldn't wait for the for hood to get hot on any car. Some are insulated for sound which is bad enough that it works against the heat too!


Phil





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