Over heating problem
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Over heating problem
1976 L48 350 4-SPEED
I just picked up this car a few months back and with the heat wave here in washington state it is over heating while cruisin down the interstate. I have checked the water level and have put a 160 degree thermostat in it.
Is this a normal thing with the C3, let me know if you have similar probs
I just picked up this car a few months back and with the heat wave here in washington state it is over heating while cruisin down the interstate. I have checked the water level and have put a 160 degree thermostat in it.
Is this a normal thing with the C3, let me know if you have similar probs
Melting Slicks
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No, I would say that is not normal. The radiator may need a going through, or it may be as simple as blowing the exterior trash out of it with compressed air. I've owned 4 C3s and none overheated.
The timing could be off as well. Has the engine been modded insided (bored)? That could lead to overheating.
Good luck.
The timing could be off as well. Has the engine been modded insided (bored)? That could lead to overheating.
Good luck.
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