Can you install control flaps in engine tin, with out dropping the engine? |
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Can you install control flaps in engine tin, with out dropping the engine? |
nebreitling |
Aug 25 2003, 04:15 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
hi all
i've got a crusty engine tin that probably needs sorting through, but i live in an apartment near campus (i.e. no garage), and dropping my engine isn't really a great option (i lack dolly's, enough floor jacks, and the gf probably wouldn't appreciate an engine on the kitchen floor). I think that my control flaps are stuck in the open position, as it does take a bit of time for her to warm up, but also, she does seem to run a little on the warm side. oil temps hang out around 210-215 for a while, but will eventually climb up to ~225 (maybe a little more -- up towards the red) if i drive long enough -- particularly in traffic. i found that the PO had disconnected the thermostat, and the control arm that connects the two flaps won't budge. Cylinder head temps are unknown. so i want to crack open the tin and try to get it all working as stock. what do people say -- is this possible w/ out dropping the engine? thanks, nathan |
MarkV |
Aug 25 2003, 04:55 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
The flaps need to operate as designed. Wide open flaps & the engine takes forever to get to temperature. A cold engine means premature wear. My car runs way better now that it has a thermostat & working flaps.
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