<VV> A/C Suggestions (Eric Holte)

[FrankCB at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/23/05 11:06:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, pottsf at msn.com 
writes:
The stock condenser MAY cause engine overheating, but I find that using
synthetic oil seems to cure that. No trailer pulling, and if you have to
deal with long hill climbs, you may need to consider alternatives for
condenser placement (no hills where I am). Your engine-cooling system must
be in tip-top condition at all times and in all ways.
Joe et al.
    I would also strongly advise using a cylinder head temp gauge if you 
don't have one already installed (like Corsas do).  The stock condenser does a 
great job of heating up the cooling air BEFORE it gets to the engine, so the 
air's cooling ability is reduced.  You may also have to go to a higher octane gas 
or reduce your ignition timing advance a few degrees to keep out of 
pinging/knocking (unless you want to try water injection).
    Frank "needs A/C to stay cool-headed" Burkhard