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3.5 V8 carb problems

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corrosiverob:
going to try running it this weekend with both the electric fans on perm.... will report of my findings! thanks all

rob

corrosiverob:
Just cleaned the rad and now it seems to be okay maybe it was overheating a little.... who knows........

Still need to get the carbs serviced tho so will save my spending money and get it sorted. thanks guys.

Miniman:
Glad to hear it mate. Its very comon for V8ers to go thorugh a muddy hole and then drive home and not understand why there motor is boiling up so dont think ya stupid. Alot go to the garage and pressure wash the rad and it still boils up because its behind the air con rad and the pressure hose is just not enough when the rad is hot..... Best to do it when its cold as the mud comes off easyer...

hingmy:
another little thought to consider - if you've brewed up or come close to boiling the engine, the heat can greatly reduce the life of the plugs. I've just replaced mine after an irritating under load miss that made the v8 sound more like a v7 built by vw.

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