If it has got worse over time it is likely to be either a rad (and possibly engine system in general) full of crud, as Bob Craig's suggestion, or like my Saloon rad and losing the cooling fins due to age.
If it used to be OK definitely worth looking at those 2 areas. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.co.uk www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Tuesday 11 Oct 2011, Sean wrote: > Question to the pinto powered Xtreme owners. > > For a few years now, my Pinto hasn't missed a beat, but I do get > concerned about the temperature when it's stationary in traffic. It > normally runs at about 90 deg, but when in traffic, it generally heads > north of 100 deg. I'm confident that the temperature shown on the > gauge is representative of the actual temperature. > > So my question is how to stop this happening ? current thoughts are to > fit an aluminuim radiator and higher capacity fan, cut a hole in the > top of the nose cone just behind the radiator or in the bonnet. Have > thought about wrapping the exhaust headers and an fitting an oil > cooler. > > Has anyone done any of the above and seen a cooler running engine ? > > Answers from all appreciated. -- 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).
