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September 29th, 2008
Q & A: Hot Running
Friday March 29th, 2002
John,
Really enjoyed your summer party.
Recently bought a '57 MGA. It runs really hot, 185-195. It's very
noticible because the heat comes into the cockpit. Is this typical of
this model? I have removed the thermostat and put in the blanking ring.
I have replaced the radiator and flushed the engine with the Prestone
stuff. I am now questioning the water pump. Could the impeller be worn?
Also, I am wondering if the waterjackets are corroded after all these
years. Is there a way to diagnose the problem? Your thoughts would be
greatly appreciated.
Keith Lewalski
Keith! Nearly all MGA owners complain that their cars run "hot," yet few
of them really run "too hot." An operating temperature of 185 - 195 is
CORRECT!! Let's go through this: The temperature of the engi... read more
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It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)