Tim, masking tape applied to areas where you suspect rubbing will usually
show the lightest brush. I have used this in wheel wells and it would
work on the cross member also. Just cover the suspect areas then do what
it takes to make the noise, inspect the tape for contact. [if you have
new paint i would wait for it to cure] The over heating could be a bad/
incorrect thermostat or a clogged radiator. Along with a dozen or so
other things. Stick with just water [if you live where that is possible]
until you figure it out, so much easier to clean up, and will not kill
the pets. Good luck jim
Tim Beloney wrote:
> So I brought the new Oxford blue V6 home and the 6 month old battery
> is dead. No problem, we give 'er a jump and she starts right up.
> First dumb question:
> 1. On the ignition, "off" is in the center, "on" is obviously right,
> and left is for "accesories"?
>
> I decided to tool around my street, keeping in mind the car is just a
> shell (no interior, windshied, plates, etc.) and the thing has a cool
> rumble to it. Question #2:
> 2. When I turn sharp I hear a terrible rubbing sound as if the tires
> are rubbing, but there is plenty of clearance. Looks like the edges
> of the fan blade has some marks on it - could it be that there is
> flex causing the blade to rub against the cross member even though I
> don't see marks on it? What else should I look at?
>
> I pull it in the garage and admire the engine sound when, after
> idling for a bit, water and steam goes everywhere and the car dies.
> I am beyond emotion standing in a garage of steam. It turns out the
> PVC fitting they used to turn a corner for the water outlet came
> apart. Off to the parts store to get a flexible hose to do what
> should have been done in the first place. As I sit here the car is
> idling at about 2200 RPM , assuming the tach works properly, and
> after about 20 minutes it overheats and dies. Water and steam this
> time come out of the overflow tube in a more controlled fashion.
> Before coming in here the temp gauge, assuming IT works correctly,
> was at about 110. Question # 3:
> 3. What sould the temp be at? Keep in mind there is an automatic
> electric fan here which I don't think I saw go on.
> 4. Besides taking back to the mechanic, what should I look at to
> keep it cool?
>
> If you read this far thanks! I am frustrated but not down and out.
> Any comments would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Tim
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