Did you set the thermo unit on the fan to come on at a low temperature?
Start engine and leave electric fan on.
Replace the thermostat with another one - 160.
Is there AF in the oil? Milky oil?
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
To: "datsun" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 3:05 PM
Subject: overheating - ugh
> After replacing the water pump and installing an electric fan, now my
> car overheats after 5-10 minutes, especially if I'm at higher RPMs.
> The fan is turning away so the only thing I can think of is that I
> managed to warp the head a little. Coolant is disappearing from the
> overflow tank and none is dropping on the ground. I haven't kept close
> enough tabs on the oil level to know if it has risen. Anyone have any
> other ideas? Please???
>
> If it is the head (I know it probably is) then I'm out of commission
> for a while and probably won't make Shasta this year. I also can't go
> to the BBQ this weekend.
>
> Adam
>
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