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G'dy all,

As the temperature increases, so does my temp guage.

As soon as i am in the slightest amount of traffic, it starts climbing, to the point were i have darted off down side streets to get some air blasting around it.

I have done all things, including, coolant, thermostate, water pump ect. The only thing i havent done is re con the radiator. i dont want to cough up $XX amount to find it makes no difference, the thermo's are working.

any other thoughts? oh, and its topped up with coolany and isnt losing any?

Time for a recore Robbie!

Fan working?

A reconditioned radiator is not too expensive if it's just the top tank required. Top tank failure is common at that age.

tHatnks all, time for some quotes i thinks!

Hows things CT?

Replaced the radiator cap?

Does it only happen in stop-start traffic? Is it fine when driving at normal speed? If so, then your thermofan isn't turning on - and it's either the thermoswitch, or the fan itself.

sabretooth wrote:Does it only happen in stop-start traffic? Is it fine when driving at normal speed?

my NA6 used to have the same problem. i though it was the fan. the water pump clogged a few weeks later. the problem disappeared when a new pump goes in.

Rob81w wrote:tHatnks all, time for some quotes i thinks!

Hows things CT?

Good thanks mate - see my fellas out at Woonona - they did me a full recore (PWR HD) with brand new tanks for ~$400. Alternatively, try Mazda. They might suprise you. Boyracer also likes the ADRAD brass ones for ease of repair should you evern need it. Price is similar too.

been there, tried all the usuals. A new radiator fixed it.

I noticed Duj has a used radiator for sale for $40...

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