<VV> Turbos / OverHeating

[Jay Maechtlen]

On 9/29/2013 7:34 PM, Frank DuVal wrote:
> Yes, mine was operator error, and not looking at the temperature gauge.
> Two strikes and you're out!
>
> Yet, later I drove it, as my only daily transportation, at interstate
> speeds in over 100°F weather here on the east coast. Smarter and
> watching the temperature gauge to moderate speed vs road condition
> (hills). Worked great.
>
> Frank DuVal

when it overheated, and the temp gauge was reading 600 plus - what 
caused it to run that high?
Was it just a thrown belt? just a hard pull? Low RPM? high RPM? other 
factors?
Seems like a big red idiot light might be a nice feature, in addition to 
the gauge.

That's one thing about a water pumper - they can dump a lot of heat when 
they boil the coolant out - the 'Vair doesn't have that margin...

> On 9/29/2013 7:21 PM, Matt Nall wrote:
>>
>> I just can’t get past someone saying they over heat.
>> Smitty
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>>
>> It's always "operator error"  IMO!
>>
>>
>> Saddest..but my Fav.....   on the way to Flagstaff...Laughlin, NV where the Caravan  overnighted....
>>
>>
>> I told many to come with me early in the AM  to avoid the heat and the long climb up to Flag...
>>
>>
>> Most said, "We just made it across the desert  in 108f heat.....  it's a lot cooler in flagstaff!  6,000 ft. elev.
>>
>>
>> I forget how many holed pistons there were that afternoon....  it was 90f  in Flag!
>>
>>
>> Matt Nall
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Jay Maechtlen