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Old 7th March 2010, 14:19   #14
stevemac
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For all those implying the KV6 has NO overheating problems I dispute this since mine has given nothing but problems over the 12 months since purchase. (*In again now for a final rad change.) Thus far ...
Fitted a Hans temp guage ... new Kenlowe Fan and control box ... all hoses now have jubilee type clips large or small ... new metal Stat housing and thermostat ... removal of fan cowling for improved airflow ... finally a new rad. After this either `she' behaves or it's "up the Ebay road" I've had enough.!!! I'm beginning to think it's a case of "over engineering" what was otherwise a very good car. End of rant. Mike.
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