Oh my ! I did not know that the original chain/tensioner would even last 266K. I was assuming (I know- its not safe to assume) that it had been changed.
Anyway, I know I have the non-recommended green coolant, so it probably be wise to put in the proper coolant.... that could be the engine temperature issue. Thermostat may be another possibility, because in the winter, the needle would go down to about 55*C on the highway.
The belts seem to be in perfect order. As mentioned before, the fan "roars" as if it is working very well when the engine is cold when I first start out, but after that, I cannot hear it whirring anymore.
I was thinking that since it has 266K, that it would be a certainty that it (chains/tensioner) had been changed. I did not know that they would last that long, as I mentioned above.
Ferdman..... how do they check these without taking it apart. Seems like if they have to take it apart to find out, then they might as well go ahead and replace. ? Its just that this car is so old, that I do not want to put alot of $$$ into it. It still runs good and the transmission still performs flawlessly, also, everything still works perfectly with the electrical system and the body is still good and interior excellent, so I hate to junk the car now. Perhaps I could just drive it until the engine conks out, then I part it out?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Strife
What I mean, is maybe the engine is hotter than you think, the gauge may be off. I don't think 100C is normal. I'd check that you have the right mix of antifreeze and then replace the thermostats.
PS: How are the fan/water pump/ps belts?
I think 266K on the timing part is really pushing it. At the very least, I'd change the tensioners and (at least) the upper guides. The spring in my tensioner was noticeably weaker than a new one at 85K. A worn chain will affect timing.
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