Got coolant? (Speaking of dumb, been there, done that one too)
Linda
Adam Bradley wrote:
> OK, I blame this all on someone else because of course I'm never at
> fault for anything. I was using a screwdriver to open the thermostat
> when refilling the radiator. Somehow I bent the thermostat so its rod
> didn't face up anymore, but rather sideways. Restricted the flow of
> water, which caused it to overheat.
>
> But all is not well yet. With the thermostat "repaired", it didn't
> completely overheat but got very hot. With the thermostat out it's
> running about midway between the F and 250, maybe about 215 or 220
> degrees. I believe this is pretty accurate as the tempurature has been
> tested before and the gauge agreed with the real thermometer.
>
> So... should I drive my car all the way to SF with it running this hot,
> if it doesn't get any hotter? Will I do any damage?
>
> Adam
>
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