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Old 11-09-2003, 12:51 AM   #1
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90 Passat Grill

I have a 1990 passat with the stock (solid) grill and am looking for a way to get it running cooler.
Currently the engine temp climbs from the 195 or so it is at when moving to 230F when stopped for about 2 mins. I have checked and the cooling fan is kicking in and running and the thermostat opens fully at 195 like it is supposed to.

I am currently looking at putting in a mesh grill but am open to other alternatives

It is all stock with the exeption of the tranny which I had about replaced 2 years ago.

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Old 11-09-2003, 10:52 PM   #2
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Re: 90 Passat Grill

Aaron,have you checked your rad for blockage ? You might consider flushing the entire cooling system as well.Try draining the rad and having a look inside, if it is the original rad chances are that the tubes could be corroded/blocked.Another thing is the water pump and belt.Check to make sure the belt tension is tight.
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Old 11-10-2003, 08:47 AM   #3
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Re: Re: 90 Passat Grill

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Aaron,have you checked your rad for blockage ? You might consider flushing the entire cooling system as well.Try draining the rad and having a look inside, if it is the original rad chances are that the tubes could be corroded/blocked.Another thing is the water pump and belt.Check to make sure the belt tension is tight.
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I have checked my rad and it is clean I had it flow tested recently and they said it wasnt blocked, just checked and the belts are all tight


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Old 11-11-2003, 02:39 PM   #4
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Re: 90 Passat Grill

Not sure, but you might check the thermal switch in the radiator. It is separate from the temp sender for the dash.
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