id1 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I have 2 problems probably not related: First, I had TB changed an year ago at 160k miles (I am 2nd owner and this was never done I learnt later) along with water pump at a locak mechanic - a reliable experienced guy. Since then in slow moving traffic the Engine tmp guage starts rising and would reach RED area if still stuck in traffic - if I am going 30-40 mph then it slowly climbs down. My mechanic adviced me to put tmp to max heat, lower windows and drive! It stays normal if I do it in slow traffic, but, I am wondering what the issue is and probable fix. The mechanic is old timer, a good friend of mine and I don't want to bug him. If I know the issue I will ask him to fix it. Second, couple of months ago car fluttered and eventually stopped. Fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank. It starts but engine dies down. Mechanic found out fuel tank is empty though gauge reading is 1/2 tank. He just put every thing back and told me to keep track of my consumption using 1 of the trip meters. He did not want me to end up spending few hundreds on fixing the gauge problem. Now I refuel after driving clsoe to 300 miles. My question is could it be faulty fuel gauge or something to do with the fuel pump assembly? Any ideas/help is highly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadcutter Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 First, I had TB changed an year ago at 160k miles (I am 2nd owner and this was never done I learnt later) along with water pump at a locak mechanic - a reliable experienced guy. Since then in slow moving traffic the Engine tmp guage starts rising and would reach RED area if still stuck in traffic - if I am going 30-40 mph then it slowly climbs down. My mechanic adviced me to put tmp to max heat, lower windows and drive! It stays normal if I do it in slow traffic, but, I am wondering what the issue is and probable fix. The mechanic is old timer, a good friend of mine and I don't want to bug him. If I know the issue I will ask him to fix it. id1: Get a new radiator (reservoir) cap & put it on. The old cap's spring/gasket is probably sacked & the cooling system isn't holding pressure. It's a cheap fix (or at least something to try) if that's all that's wrong. Dunno about the second item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LScott400 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Check to make sure your electric fans in front of the condensor/radiator are coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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