Oh I see. Not sure but I will test that. 

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On Jun 8, 2012, at 12:50 PM, "Bill Cardell" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Still not really answered. What if you're going downhill and take your foot 
> off the gas and "don't" put it in neutral. What I'm trying to find out is if 
> it's related to throttle position or engine speed.
>  
> Bill Cardell 
> Owner, Flyin Miata
> 
> Sales 1-800-359-6957 
> Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/
> 
>  
> 
> From: Joey Delgado [mailto:[email protected]] 
> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 10:30 AM
> To: Bill Cardell
> Cc: <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: Miata thermostat?
> 
> It over heats every time I take my foot off the gas. So if I'm going downhill 
> on the highway and slip into neutral I will see the gauge start to go up.  It 
> heads straight toward the top and rather quickly.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jun 8, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Bill Cardell" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> I'm a little confused by your description. If you are cruising at 60 and 
>> take your foot off, does it get hot? Or do you mean it overheats any time 
>> you stop, rather than any time you take your foot off the gas?
>>  
>> Bill Cardell 
>> Owner, Flyin Miata
>> 
>> Sales 1-800-359-6957 
>> Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/  
>>   
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> From: [email protected] 
>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joey Delgado
>> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 9:48 AM
>> To: Joey Delgado
>> Cc: [email protected]
>> Subject: Re: Miata thermostat?
>> 
>> Thanks for the responses. 
>> 
>> Both fans work. Water pump is new. I blew the head when I over revved the 
>> engine after getting stuck in a ditch in October. There are no leaks. 
>> Coolant level has remained steady since the repair.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Jun 7, 2012, at 11:36 PM, Joey Delgado <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>>> Having strange heating issue suddenly. 
>>> 
>>> After long drives on the highway and ONLY when I take my foot off the gas, 
>>> the gauge shoots up. So I go on a long drive, pull off the highway and sit 
>>> at a light and it starts heading toward the top pretty quickly. Step on the 
>>> gas to go at any speed in any gear and it drops back to normal. 
>>> 
>>> Is this a bad thermostat or something else?
>>> 
>>> Background - This is a 96 Miata. I blew the head and had it replaced by a 
>>> friend who's a mechanic. Works pretty fine except the engine is a little 
>>> loud and now this heating issue.
>>> 
>>> Suggestions? Thoughts?
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance!
>>> 
>>> Joey
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