Having used my Dolomite sprint for years on trackdays I have been plagued by hot running engines! An oil cooler is highly effective at keeping the engine temp sensible as is putting on the heater on full (if this is not fitted try using the plumbing to add a small rad somewhere). I would not remove the stat cos that makes it run too cool. Hope this may be of some use. Cheers Jon. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Harrison To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:08 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme bonnet ventilation
Not too sure if my vents are effective or not. Sits around 80/90 normally, up to 100 and then back down on the fan. I had thought of ducting the air into the rad which I am pretty sure will improve things, but as usual this is just an idea as yet. The favourite material seems to be the stuff they make 'for sale' signs out of. I had issues when I bought the car, losing water and overheating. I replaced the stat, stuck a new pressure cap on, flushed the system and had the leaky rad re-cored with a double core. I would have thought this should be enough, but on hot days with the boot planted I sometimes feel like I still need more cooling. Having said that, it is tight as a drum and even though it gets hot, it does not loose a drop of water. Not sure about the Sunday run, as I have to be at the parentals in St Neots at 12ish 1ish. I have asked Cleggy what the finish time is, as I would love to come for the photo op... Ian On 21 July 2010 13:34, Sean <[email protected]> wrote: Good point, a job for the weekend. It was last flushed through 2 years ago when the cam was changed. On Jul 21, 1:24 pm, Steve Kodz <[email protected]> wrote: > Before getting the Dremel out have to renewed the coolant recently? My > Xtreme was slowly running hotter and hotter, to the point on a motorway > cruse it would be approaching 110 degrees. On Saturday I flushed and washed > through the engine and rad, now it appears to be a lot better - I suppose > I'll find out how much better this weekend. > > Regards, > Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
