[Shotimes] there arose such a clatter

Paul Nimz niks@dialnetwork.com
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:20:30 -0500


Just ground the relay wire going to the ICRM from the PCM.  Summit has a
Flex-a-lite fan switch that is adjustable and easy to install.  Plus you can
still add a manual switch to it.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:53 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter


> When my 91's engine (142K) gets hot from in-town driving, on launches I
hear
> valve clatter.  (I know that sound, trust me.)  The SHO's radiator is new,
> system has been flushed several times.  A few questions:
>
> --- I want to be clear about treating the main issue vs. treating the
> symptom.  Talk to me about that.
>
> --- If this is a sign of engine wear, what parts?  How serious?  Any
> work-arounds?
>
> --- Is clatter a sign of dirty valves?  If so, is Motorvac a solution?  If
> not, what else?
>
> --- Alan Fanning or others, where can I get a 195F thermostat?
>
> --- I'm about a millimeter from deciding to install a manual switch to
turn
> on the radiator fan.  Anybody got wiring advice?  It's a good time to
tackle
> this, since this car will soon get an engine-start switch, gauges, and
other
> electrical mods.
>
> Joseph van Oss
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