Re: Overheating problem solved - finally

Tom Hill (tom.hill(at)worldnet.att.net)
Tue, 26 May 1998 20:28:02 -0400

What is the deal with the Alpine cylinder head? I just pulled the head off of my series V and found a great deal of corrosion also. The corrosion was accompanied by slimy goop. I just replaced the radiator approx one year ago and replaced the coolant with the proper mix at that time, so I don't think its from the dreaded weak, neglected antifreeze. Are the Alpine cylinder heads just prone to corrosion?

Trying to resist the V-6 swap,

Tom Hill

Chris.S.Mottram(at)ecc.com wrote: >
> Chris S. Mottram(at)ECCI
> 05/24/98 08:18 PM
>
> I have been tinkering with the thermostat, radiator, timing, fuel mixture,
> etc. in an attempt to get the Alpine to run coller than 195-200 average
> with scary spikes to 210-220 in traffic. I pulled the head to find that
> the water passages were corroded a lot (DPO didn't use good antifreeze).
> After having the head cleaned up, I took it for the maiden voyage and it
> never go above 170!! Ambient air was about 85-90. Thank you to all who
> helped me with the head pulling, carb rebuilding, valve setting questions.
>
> Now if I can just find something else to take apart so I won't be able to
> drive it for the rest of the summer..........
>
> Chris