Re: 164 overheating reminder

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Michael,

Well done.  You can find the strip fuses at most auto parts stores -  look
for fuses for a Honda Accord.  They come in 45, 55 and 65 amp sizes.


----- Original Message -----
From: C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:42 PM
Subject: 164 overheating reminder


> The great resource represented by this digest and the 164 Tech discussion,
> as well as the home page references paid off for me again on Friday.
>
> My wife reported a sudden overheating event on my 164, boil over etc. She
> parked and shut off immediately, bless her.
>
> Reminding myself of the short but painful list of deficiencies in the 164
> cooling system lead me to check the 40 amp fusible link on the false
> bulkhead first. Sure enough, this weird little component was neatly burned
> through. Why Alfa can't just use a regular fuse is beyond me though.
>
> A quick trip to the local auto parts store and some jury rig work with
bits
> of heavy gauge wire, crimping tool and U shaped and blade connectors got
me
> a temporary 40 amp fuse to tie in behind the terminal posts. All fixed,
> until I can visit 'Sandro and get a proper fusible link.
>
> In order, assuming the radiator is fine, the water pump is fine and
> running, the coolant expansion tank isn't cracked, and the heater core
> isn't leaking, I would check this little component first, then the rad fan
> switch (which can be jury rigged by bypassing it with a jumper wire) then
> the relays, then the low speed fan resistor.
>
> Cheers
>
> Michael
>
>
> Michael Smith
> White 1991 164L
> Original owner
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