overheating checklist

SikBlueGemmy · rice boy Joined: 12 Dec 2001 Posts: 24

could somebody make an overheating checklist for me? i've checked thermostat,flushed radiator,done this, done that, and still my car wont stay cool
it wasnt worryin me that much until a drag last night, escort,2l..i was kickin him and my car startin choking coz it was too hot
i've got the g200 in it and its always run a little bit warmer than the old engine..(old engine average about 180f, this ones running on 220+ at the mom)
like i said i wasnt TOO worried until that bloody escort beat me, ok i lost gracefully...but when him and his mates hung out the windows and yelled 'FORD POWER MOTHER@#$$%@#'
i thought enoughs enuough
cheers

Tooleeda · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 93

I think your radiator (if it is standard) is simply too small. I had no problems with a worked 1.6, but when I put a 2L in the standard couldnt keep up if it was hot outside.
You need a 3 core or rodeo or something. There are heaps of posts about this on the forum.

Adam · Site Admin Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682

I disagree, something else is amiss...
Engine tune (is your engine running lean?)

Get the radiator properly cleaned (tanks removed).

Tooleeda · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 93

Maybe my original was rad was getting old then. I know of several people having that problem with a 2L conversion.

There are at least 3 different temperature ranges of thermostats available in 54mm for a gemini. Get the coolest one you can.

Other than that you may have a blockage in the system somewhere.
Turn your heater on next time you have a drag!