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New coolant cap = seepage, does turbo need 150KPa? 700

posted by  Rtilghman on  Sat Apr 3 15:15 CST 2004
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Should be. If it isn't and you start seeing overheating (high temp on the gauge, overflow on the expansion tank) up the cap to 100kpa and try that. If you hav ethe same problem again then go with the hard core 150kpa, but I would only use that if absolutely necessary.

I think of more importance in a hot climate is the t-stat you select. I think there are tropical climate stats that will open sooner to prevent overheating issues in hot climates with teh AC running. If you really start having issues you might also check your aux electric fan. In the early models its simply temperature actuated, but in the later models it actuates when the temp passes a point OR when the car is running AC and going slower than 15mph (to prevent overheating at idle with AC).

I'm actually doing a lot of this work myself tomorrow. Have to replace the hoses, exp. tank, valve, radiator.

good luck,
rt






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