914 V8 cooling, overheating issues |
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914 V8 cooling, overheating issues |
John2kx |
Mar 7 2004, 07:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
Howard,
I run a Renegade cooling system and have had overheating issues along the way. Most were due to problems caused by myself. I'll post some pics of my system and be glad to share what I have learned the last year and a half. First pic is of water sender location. I actually run two gauges. The two brass fittings are my temperature monitor points. Since the water from pump is routed into block, to heads and then to intake prior to moving back to radiator, the intake is the preferred location of sender. John Attached image(s) |
John2kx |
Mar 7 2004, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
The attached pic should show how air is kept out of system on my car when water contracts. Device with radiator cap would serve as your expansion tank. Plastic tank is overflow tank and the part missing in your system. Clear plastic hose is connected at bottom of overflow tank. Black hose is overflow line which discharges overboard.........I have yet to have that happen yet.
BTW, Scott at RH advises against radiator caps with the spring release handle. He does recommend using a 16 lb. cap with his system. Hose routing: I failed to identify yours but would need better pics to do so. I recommend starting at your water pump. The one large hose there is suction side from radiator. From discharge of water pump, you will see flow to front of block, thermostat housing is outlet back to radiator. To and from expansion tank should make better sense after learning the basics. Hope I answered all your questions. John Attached image(s) |
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