Over Heating Problems

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saskcarguy
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Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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I have a 71 521 and it over heats even while idling. I have replace the thermostat and the radiator cap. Does anybody have any suggestions??


1LOW521
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Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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HEY HAVE YOU TAKEN THE RADIATOR TO A RADIATOR SHOP SO THEY CAN CLEAN IT UP FROM THE INSIDE..PROBALY IT HAS SOME LINES WITH DIRT WHICH DONT LET THE WATER TO CIRCULATE..

saskcarguy
Posts: 14
Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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No but i will try that. Thanks

71-521
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Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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I would try the old fashioned flush first....
might work anyways...
can't hurt to try...

Pac. coast Datsun
Posts: 286
Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 5:00 pm

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All of the above suggestions plus try this..install a fan shroud if you havent already. My 620 would get hot untill i installed the shroud.


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