Re: Overheating

From: Armand & Lorie Ritchie (ritchie(at)mcn.org)
Date: Mon May 19 1997 - 12:54:16 CDT


>Now that 104 degree temperatures have arrived in the California central
>valley (yes, Martha, there is global warming), my poor car is having a
>hard time staying cool. I have thought about adding an oil cooler or
>putting a shroud around the fan to help airflow at low speeds. Do any of
>the Australians or California folks have any thoughts. (You guys in
>Finland may not be interested in this string.) My radiator is fine as I
>had the whole thing redone about 2 years ago.
>
>I would also like to put a pair of sun visors in my Series II car. What
>is available?
>
>Bill Lewis

Bill I got this of the tiger list it may be of some help.

 12:26 PM 5/14/97 PST, Brock C Tella wrote:
>Water only is a better choice than anti-freeze. It is a misconception
>that anti-freeze is better than an all water system. Add Nalcool 2000
>(available at truck stops) to condition the water and Red Line Water
>Wetter also. This is well used in the Pantera club with great results.

>You can also get pre-mixed anti-freeze and distilled water at most auto
>parts stores in the recomended 50-50 concentration....eliminates the
>guesswork after a complete engine flush.

My tiger is heating up also, and I live on the coast. So i'm going to try
the nalcool stuff. Regards Armand

ritchie(at)mcn.org
Armand & Lorie Ritchie



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