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0981 Number: 0980 From: asc709 Date: Sun Jun 30, 2002 6:54 pm Subject: Re: Crossroads, your opinions.
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I decided to keep both of them. You're right, the ASC leaving was never an option.
I've tried it all, the GT has a 3-core rad, new Ford WP, Cobra WP pulley, police fan clutch, 180-degree stat, new Ford hoses...I've tried it all. It only cools when I'm moving. If I'm stopped, the temp creeps up to 220 in about 5 minutes. I'm going to tear it down to see if I've got a leaking intake manifold gasket...I may be missing slight amounts of coolant. So slight I don't know if it's missing or not! I passed the leakdown test, so no bad HG. I still say it's a lack of airflow, maybe a Mark VIII elec fan will work? The car isn't that hot, 306, 9.6:1 CR, GT-40P's, full off-road exhaust, ported manifold, 65 mm TB, 73 mm Mass air, 3.27 rear, Trans- Go, 2000 stall...nothing major. A very perplexing problem.
Thanks for the opinions, Robert
--- In ascmclaren@y..., n20capri <no_reply@y...> wrote: > I suggest trying to get that GT to run a tad cooler...I know you > said you've tried everything but I'll give it a try: > -160* thermostat, > -Aluminum big core radiator, > -Proper fan...make sure the factory clutch fan is working or if > you've switched to electric...make sure it is working properly...IE > coming on at the right temperature. Also, make sure you have a > shroud and that it is set up right...the shroud helps direct the air. > -Get a high flow waterpump or make sure the one you have is working > properly, > -Make sure you have good hoses, > -If you have pulleys...try putting the stock ones back on...sometimes > people have cooling and charging problems with pulleys, > -Good tune up...(last resort)...another last resort is to make sure > there is good airflow through the drill to the radiator. > That's all I have...Hope that helps...you've probably tried > everything I mentioned but if not...good luck. > > Take Care, > Mike > > >
--- In ascmclaren@y..., asc709 <no_reply@y...> wrote: > > Well, picked up an immaculate '99 Taurus yesterday. Car has only > > 27,000 miles on it. My dilema lies within... > > > > My 91 GT is mildly modded. The car runs H-O-T in the Sun City's > 105+ > > heat! I've done everything to solve the problem. Stuff helps, but > > nothing really fixes it. Should I...send it back to stock, sell it > > and use the $$$ to make the ASC absolutely immaculate (it doesn't > > need much) and use it as the daily driver? I mean, I drive the car > > once a week, but not every day. It has 104,000 on it already > > (although I am sure nobody can ever tell) so it's not a low mileage > > artifact. The GT is really nice, glossy black...people love it > more > > than the ASC! > > > > Who uses their McLaren every day? > > > > I do plan a teardown of the 10,000 mile motor in the GT before I > give > > up. I have the feeling everything is fine, though... > > > > I'm just thinkning out loud, I guess. Opinions help me dig deeper.