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Old 09-22-2021, 11:23 AM   #41
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Thanks for the tips Crosscut.
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Old 09-22-2021, 11:24 AM   #42
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LC Katy. LOL
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Old 09-24-2021, 11:15 AM   #45
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I resolved my overheating issue which sounds very much like yours by lowering the water level in the radiator.
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Old 09-24-2021, 07:15 PM   #46
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I overcame my overheating issue by loweriing he water level in the radiator, it was overheating after driving about 15 minutes much like you are reporting!
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I resolved my overheating issue which sounds very much like yours by lowering the water level in the radiator.
That's strange.
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Old 09-30-2021, 06:51 PM   #48
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If one uses dishwasher detergent to clean the cooling system be sure and get the low sudsing type. Don't ask.
OK, I had to giggle. Of course I have done some stuff that made me say to myself - "self, why did I do that"?
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Old 09-30-2021, 07:39 PM   #49
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That's strange.
Not strange if you think coolant coming out the overflow is an overheating problem, 50 some years ago I thought my A was overheating and it was just seeking its own level. A very common issue for newbee's, coolant level needs to be just below the baffle.
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