FW: [xj-s] The ubuiquitous overheating problem

Subject: FW: [xj-s] The ubuiquitous overheating problem

From: "Joseph Cortney" <jcortney@bizcenters.com>

Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 08:08:47 -0500

Well, I wish I could say that I got my car back and I now can experience the below the "N" readings that everyone else but me seems to be able to achieve. Not! Ok, the radiator was rodded out, I changed every water hose that exists on the car, the stats were replaced and the timing is correct. When I picked up the car I went to play in heavy traffic. Now, as most of you have heard, it's hotter than hell in Dallas these days. 19+ days over 100+ degrees. I am creeping slowly along in bumper to bumper traffic with the needle staying just below the middle of the "N". Perfect, terrific, I'm a very happy camper. I pull off the freeway to get gas. Shut the car down and fill up. When I restart the car the temp guage reads just a hair over the "N". Back into traffic I go and the needle stays exactly where it was, just above the "N". I get off the freeway again and drive on sparsly traveled roads at about a constant 30 - 40 mph and there is no change in the temp guage. Still above the "N". Now this is LIGHT YEARS better than it was before all the repairs (half way between the "N" and "H" but still not what everyone else is reporting. Joe ---------- From: "Joseph Cortney" <jcortney@bizcenters.com> To: Paul Gill <paul@versatile-system.com> , "'xj-s@jag-lovers.org'" <xj-s@jag-lovers.org> Subject: Re: [xj-s] The ubuiquitous overheating problem Date: Thu, Jul 23, 1998, 10:52 PM Paul, I didn't ask but will tomorrow and let you know. Joe ---------- >From: Paul Gill <paul@versatile-system.com> >To: "'xj-s@jag-lovers.org'" <xj-s@jag-lovers.org> >Subject: FW: [xj-s] The ubuiquitous overheating problem >Date: Thu, Jul 23, 1998, 7:07 PM > >Did or can they ascertain the stuff clogging up your radiator?? >Barr's leaks perhaps?? > >---------- >From: Joseph Cortney[SMTP:jcortney@bizcenters.com] >Sent: Thursday, July 23, 1998 4:20 PM >To: Sean Stanley; xj-s@jag-lovers.org >Subject: Re: [xj-s] The ubuiquitous overheating problem > >Sean, > >I've had EXACTLY the same symptoms. On the advice of everyone here on the >list, mine is now in the shop having the radiator rodded out. I just got >the results. As everyone here lead me to believe, I had between 30% - 40% >blockage on my 91. While it was there, I'm having every hose that carry's >water changed. > >Joe >---------- >>From: Sean Stanley <sean_stanley@yahoo.com> >>To: xj-s@jag-lovers.org >>Subject: [xj-s] The ubuiquitous overheating problem >>Date: Thu, Jul 23, 1998, 12:41 AM >> > >>Hi guys, >>I'd appreciate some sage advice from you experts.. >> >>92 V-12 convertible, 104,000 miles, love the car... >> >>ya deya deya... >> >>Started the overheating problem about a week ago. Normally a needle >>point below center, now the guage is fluctuating fromm two needles >>above center back to center and sometimes a needle below. A/C pushes >>the needle to +2 needles past center...no a/c till I shell out some >>more $$$$$ I guess! >> >>Reason I ask is $6,000.00 in the last ninety days keeping the >>"princess" in top notch condition. >> >>Mechanic says yesterday "let's start with the cheapest....thermostats. >>No FIX...go to radiator.etc, etc... >> >>Maybe I shouldn't have read the archives because now I'm petrified. >>After reading the catalytic converter posts I'm not sleeping tonight. >> >>Bottom line...my needle is fluctuating -- not consistantly one or two >>needles past center. Does this usually indicate a specific problem I >>can focus the mechanic on rather than "well that didn't fix it, let's >>try this". >> >>Need advice before I take night job at McDonald's. >> >>Thx. >> >>Sean >> >> >> >> >>_________________________________________________________ >>DO YOU YAHOO!? >>Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com >> >> > > > >

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