<VV> Rear bumper temperature

[J R Read]

Sounds as if the engine is running REALLY hot.  It was not driven since 
2002?  Likely, a mouse or other animal made a nest under the fan shroud 
which is blocking the cooling air.  You'll need to remove it, inspect and 
clean out all debris between the cylinder and head fins.  As a quick (but 
not conclusive) check, remove the cover that is located just above the oil 
cooler to see if it is blocked.

Do not drive the car until you have corrected the cooling.  Overheating 
leads to dropped valve seats and that gets expensive.  Running synthetic oil 
will not about 20 to 25 degrees off of the engine temp at highway speeds 
when everything else is as it should be.

The damper doors should close pretty quickly (less than a minute?) after the 
engine is shut off.  Take a look at them now - while the engine is cold. 
Are they still open?  If so, the thermostats in the lower shrouds have 
failed.  New ones are around $60. each.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cdavies4 at cfl.rr.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 4:06 PM
Subject: <VV> Rear bumper temperature


> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm new to this forum and just recently got my 64 convertible back on the 
> road.  I have watched this list for a few days and am glad to know there 
> is a wealth of knowledge out there regarding Corvairs.
>
> I hope as time goes by and as I get deeper into my car, I'll be able to 
> share my experiences and knowledge as well.
>
> My son was visiting and we took the Vair out for a spin last night and 
> after pulling into the garage my son said, "Wow this bumper is really 
> hot!".  I reached down and touched it and he was right.  You couldn't hold 
> a hand on it for more than a couple seconds.  Very hot to the touch.  This 
> doesn't seem normal.  I don't seem to remember this being the case the 
> last time I had it running (2002).  I looked at the dampers and they were 
> open, at least 90%.  They could have been directing some of the heat 
> upward toward the bumper.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Regards,
> Charlie Davies
> 64 Monza cvt.
> CORSA 15714
> Melbourne, FL
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