Radiator Stays Cold, cold lower hose?

Fiat88 · Post by **Fiat88** » Tue May 10, 2011 7:47 pm

I'm trying to get my new spal fan to kick on but the lower hose stays cold even when the temp reaches 190>. It's a new rad, fairly new thermostat, and I did put a flush "T" in the heater hose and the thermostat is installed correctly.

I did have some leaks at hoses because the clamps weren't tight enough, don't see any more leaks. I rebleed it. Could it be the gauge is not accurate? Any help is appreciated!

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:03 pm

a flush T will not eliminate trapped air in the lower radiator hose. still need a bleeder hole in the stat.

Fiat88 · Post by **Fiat88** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:06 pm

azruss wrote:a flush T will not eliminate trapped air in the lower radiator hose. still need a bleeder hole in the stat.

I guess that's the best course of action now.

NJFIAT1981 · Post by **NJFIAT1981** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:23 pm

I followed the burping instructions in Vics. You need to get the front of the car up higher than the rear. Check with Lanciahf. He's the king of burping Fiats and other less appealing things

George
PS. We have a monthly meeting this upcoming sunday here in NJ. Come on down and check out our fine italian atos

Radiator Stays Cold, cold lower hose?

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