164 radiators

[Mastro Subaru / Alfa Romeo Of Tampa <mastro@domain.elided>]

> Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 10:43:58 -0500 
> From: Jay_Reddy@domain.elided
> Subject: Cooling system characteristics - 164 in particular
> 
> Hello all,
> Is there a specification for radiators that characterizes their ability to
> dissipate heat ?  I am curious as to the capacity of the 164 radiator, I
> know there has been a great deal of discussion on this subject, but very
> little data that shows that a 164 radiator can dissipate enough heat on a
> 100 degree day when the A/C condenser is increasing the temperature of the
> incoming air.  My Milano and GTV 6 never ran hotter than about 180, but my
> 164 S consistently has tried to peg the gauge during the summer even though
> I am moving at 70 mph, I don't have this problem in winter. 
> 
> Jay Reddy
> Austin, TX - only in the 90s today...
> 
I can only tell you that if the car is getting that hot, then it needs
mechanical attention.

2 164s to use as a reference here in Florida. 91 164 auto, low maint
level daily mule, 185-205 out and in traffic.
 My 91 168, 185 in traffic with a/c on... 


The 164 was desert tested and has a very adequate system. Why not look
at radiator condition... We've replaced 3 so far this year from being
clogged as much as 70%. Fix it, it will cool.


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