Re: SPICA problem

[GLewis4457@domain.elided]

In a message dated 5/31/2002 12:37:25 AM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> >Also, now when my thermostat opens, the engine temps immediately jumps from
> >140 to 212 Fahrenheit. (low end of the gauge to high end)  I am not sure
> >where to start troubleshooting on this car. 

I have to disagree with Dean on this.  To me the key here is the rapid rise 
from 140 to 212+.  I think your statement about the thermostat opening is 
mistaken, I think the thermostat is NOT opening, that is why it is 
overheating and throwing the mixture off.  I think the thermostat has failed 
closed.  You might want to check this out, simply remove the one in there and 
try it, if it solves the problem get a new one and put it in....noting the 
correct direction for coolant flow.  Don't run without a thermostat.

Jerry in Houston
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