Here's a new one for you.
I have a 1984 Laser XE 2.2 Turbo. It only overheats on the first start up after it has cooled down. I drive for about 5 miles it starts to overheat, I pull over, shut it off for 20 or 30 seconds then start it up and it never gives another problem.
I have replaced the thermostat twice and the rad cap. Any suggestions?
Thanks Scott
Need more info. Is it *actually* overheating (coolant boiling over) or is it just *indicating* an overheat on the gauge?
Have you bled the cooling system thoroughly to purge the air?
DS
I'm not a mechanic, but I've heard of this being corrected by proper bleeding of cooling system. (as mentioned by previous RE) Rosebud
Daniel
Thanks for the reply;
I pull over before it actually boils over. The engine is really hot, the gauge is in the red. after I shut it down for 20 seconds and restart it the gauge is in the red but returns to normal within a minute. I have never bled the cooling system... How would air get into the system prior to any servicing being done?
It was suggested the head gasket was leaking, I had thought that might be the case as the 2.2's were prone to needing replaced.
Scott
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