164 overheating reminder

[C M Smith <cmsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The great resource represented by this digest and the 164 Tech discussion, 
as well as the home page references paid off for me again on Friday.

My wife reported a sudden overheating event on my 164, boil over etc. She 
parked and shut off immediately, bless her.

Reminding myself of the short but painful list of deficiencies in the 164 
cooling system lead me to check the 40 amp fusible link on the false 
bulkhead first. Sure enough, this weird little component was neatly burned 
through. Why Alfa can't just use a regular fuse is beyond me though.

A quick trip to the local auto parts store and some jury rig work with bits 
of heavy gauge wire, crimping tool and U shaped and blade connectors got me 
a temporary 40 amp fuse to tie in behind the terminal posts. All fixed, 
until I can visit 'Sandro and get a proper fusible link.

In order, assuming the radiator is fine, the water pump is fine and 
running, the coolant expansion tank isn't cracked, and the heater core 
isn't leaking, I would check this little component first, then the rad fan 
switch (which can be jury rigged by bypassing it with a jumper wire) then 
the relays, then the low speed fan resistor.

Cheers

Michael


Michael Smith
White 1991 164L
Original owner
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