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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri XR-2 89-94 => Topic started by: countryboy10 on May 27, 2010, 05:15:00 PM

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: countryboy10 on May 27, 2010, 05:15:00 PM

my car over heated and a blown head gasket, and i dont want it happening again,....bout what temp do xr2's run at? pics you have them, and what can i do to keep it cool with still running stock radiator?

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: Gostlrs on May 27, 2010, 07:10:00 PM

Here in phoenix mine in the summer was between 175 and 200....Winter never went over 160

I had a FMIC but i removed all the AC stuff. By removing the condenser it helped the cooling a lot. Adding the FMIC will restrict the airflow.

I also had my fans wired so that they was always on.

Stock radiator as well.....

Too bad your not close. I got a B6T sitting here

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: Rocketman on May 27, 2010, 07:55:00 PM

OEM thermostat is 195��°, stock temp gauge usually indicates it runs around that.

I'd suspect something is awry with your cooling system, could you give us details of how/when the car overheated?

I'd suspect a clogged radiator, or a bad water pump...or even driving on a snapped alternator belt- details will help

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: drbob on May 28, 2010, 01:42:00 AM

What temp is an xr2's spouse to run at?  First off I guess the first question is; Is the XR2's spouse male or female?  Females seem to run hotter than males.  I don't think I want to know how they consumated their relationship.

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: countryboy10 on May 28, 2010, 01:24:00 PM

it first started overheating when a belt broke. Then later i got p.o. at my gf and was running 100 down I-30. and after that everytime i stopped you could see it smoking a little bit, oh and all this was in the summer.. then it started gettin oil in the water... now that i fixed it, i also got a new turbo and im rapping the exhuast to keep it from heating up the engine bay and i want to take the a/c but not sure what i need to take out or how.

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: Rocketman on May 28, 2010, 01:57:00 PM

Thats the problem...the alternator & water pump run on the same belt...if that snaps you'll overheat real quick.

Won't need to wrap the manifold unless you want to, or even remove the AC - it won't happen again if you keep the belt in good condition and tensioned properly. If you notice the charge light come on it'd be a good idea to pull over and check the belt...also if its starting to overheat don't keep driving it!

-Matt

Title: what temp is the xr2's spouse to run at?
Post by: countryboy10 on May 28, 2010, 03:24:00 PM

i only drove it like  a mile after it broke, before i relized it