I know (from your earlier posts). I've read everything ever written on the subject by you, Hippo, and few others. I know about Keiser too. Maybe...
Sorry about so many questions. ;) Just brainstorming on the open forum. You confirmed my thinking nevertheless. And another...
Transportation costs money (like everything else). New car payment + insurance will run about 500-1000 USD a month (depending on what one wants to...
I just read a TON of useful info on that forum you suggested. Thank you. Didn't join yet (I might), but now I'm certain I need a new upper intake...
I purchased two cans of contact cleaner (labeled "for sensitive electronic components") in the local parts store. I used both cans on the barrels,...
This makes perfect sense! But why is KV6 designed to run hot? What's the benefit? What would happen if the thermostat is taken out of the loop?...
Appreciated. I'll check that out. I would like to sort this thing to the point of hopping in it, and drive it 2000 miles one way. Not sure that...
If the cap/pump/stat are ruled out, I would say the only thing left would be the variable valve motors. I also replaced those (few months back...
I had the same issue after the engine/tranny replacement. Followed Hippo's instructions, measured all the pins, all the solenoids, from the...
I'm ready to commit murder! Murder of the finicky Hippo that is. So,.....since the holiday is over (all the family is gone, thank God!), I rolled...
Thank you. I know you are an authority on V6. I had all the symptoms of failed thermostat present, and I refused to accept that the new thermostat...
Forgot to ask,........on most cars I wrenched in my life, when the waterpump fails, there is no cabin heat (no circulation through the heater...
This is exactly what's happening. My assesment on the side of the road. Since the stat is new, I discounted that, and suspected the pump. There...
All good input. Unfortunatelly, spare engine is not ready yet. Thermostat is new, as is the expansion tank. Bottom rad hose is stone cold,...
Sorry, it's a 2002 V6 with 97K on the clock.
Two fans, with aircon. I'll try to troubleshoot electrical to the fans. So you think it's not waterpump?
It was good while it lasted. After replacing thermostat, pipes, and the expansion tank, wife didn't have any issues with Hippo for few months. And...
If one has driving experience since 1969 (like me), one can pretty much tell what the tire looks like when it's properly inflated. From what I've...
My wife's Hippo has 17" wheels, and it says on the inside of the doorjamb to run the pressure at 30 PSI. I did that, and the tires looked LOW. I...
Hand brake travel was reduced because the left shoe was almost in full contact with the drum at all times. Piston got overextended either behind...
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