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tshark
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DEC 25, 08:21 PM
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Is it just the gauge reading hot? Have you actually pulled the numbers from the computer? Do the manifolds glow? Does your coolant boil over? Did the mechanic properly fill the coolant?
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cliffw
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DEC 28, 04:27 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero Thomas:
Its easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask to buy. That's the guy code.
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I like that. My wife says when my dog dies I can't have another one. (I take care of it but it smells and sheds.)
I am not about to give up my "man card".
Nice Fiero. T Top seals ?
Cliff,
88 GT T Top.
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Fiero Thomas
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DEC 28, 06:32 PM
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yes cliffw I will need some t-top seals sooner or later. The ones I have on there leak but not really bad. Nothing that I can not deal with.
tshark. Yes the gauge is reading hot. I have tested the gauge with a laser temp sensor. The manifolds do not glow and the coolant has been properly filled. I am wondering if the water pump is going bad as its almost 30 years old and so in the radiator. I changed the thermostat already thinking that it was an easy fix. I am going to save over the winter and order up the parts when I can afford it.------------------
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Fiero Thomas
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APR 15, 10:41 PM
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Fiero Thomas
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APR 18, 07:42 PM
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notwohorns
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APR 18, 09:20 PM
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The ICM is just a little bit easier. lol
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Fiero Thomas
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APR 28, 02:07 PM
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Well after poking around a bit it turns out that I need an alternator. You can charge the battery and watch it run down to nothing. then nothing works. Anybody want to come by and help me out replacing it??
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railshot
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APR 28, 08:57 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero Thomas:
Well after poking around a bit it turns out that I need an alternator. You can charge the battery and watch it run down to nothing. then nothing works. Anybody want to come by and help me out replacing it??
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Heheheh, just saw this Tom and from all the non answers to you for help says many people have done this before.
More than willing to "come on down" and give you a hand any time!
Dave
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Fiero Thomas
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JUN 23, 04:53 PM
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So I really did not want to do the alt. I was worried about cracking bolts and brackets so I had it picked up today to get it replaced. My wife for the first time was the push to get the car fixed. I will tackel the running hot issue next year with my income tax return. So yes we have a plan for a change. ------------------
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Fiero Thomas
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JUN 26, 07:29 PM
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Well I picked her up and was suprized to here that the battery was shorting out and was causing her to die and not the alt that was at fault. Since it was an internal short they replaced it and everything went back to normal. Getting 75 amps on the alt with a bit of rev and staying at 14.4 volts while she was running. I plan on taking her on a long ride this sunday and hoping for the best. I have also just ordered a three core radiator for her with the left over funds that the wife gave me.
Thank You
Tom
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