Re: [alfa] Re: 164 (was: manual transmission repair)

[hagen_jason@xxxxxxxxxxx]

180F sounds like a bad thermostat to me!  The car should run hotter than that!

;)

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Jason Hagen 
Chicago, IL 
'73 Spider 
'95 164Q 
'91 164S

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> I would say the 5 series is a better comparison in terms of complexity and 
> cost to maintain. Remember, maintainence is generally a function of MSRP, not 
> depreciated price. 
> 
> On a side note, my 164 now has had EVERY part of the cooling system replaced 
> (except the relays). Sure, it's winter time in Houston - only 70 degrees - 
> but the temp is solid at 180F. 
> Yes, only 180. Confirmed with IR temp gun. 
> System is stock, aside from VW temp switch for fan actuation. Brand new 
> Alfa radiator. 
> 
> -mike mcmahon 
> 94 164LS 
> 86 grad 
> Stafford, TX 
> 
> In a message dated 11/18/2004 5:52:54 PM Central Standard Time, 
> ldbrubaker@domain.elided writes: 
> 
> a 164 is on the same level as a 3 series BMW in terms of features 
> and complexity. 
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