mfg Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 What was the mechanical problem that surfaced in several '84-'85 Avantis, which was corrected by taking a step backward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Sanding the sealer coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Nelson said: Sanding the sealer coat. Avanti certainly had paint issues during those years...however, I don't see that as a " mechanical problem" Other thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Hints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Define 'several' please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 2 hours ago, pantera928 said: Hints? Wow...look at that gauge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, wdaly said: Define 'several' please. Quite a few! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, mfg said: Wow...look at that gauge!! Cooling problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 9 hours ago, pantera928 said: Cooling problems CLOSE ENOUGH!...Factory electric radiator fans weren't, in many cases, up to the job.....so several 'near new' Avantis were returned to the factory for engine driven fan retrofit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 9 hours ago, mfg said: CLOSE ENOUGH!...Factory electric radiator fans weren't, in many cases, up to the job.....so several 'near new' Avantis were returned to the factory for engine driven fan retrofit. Isn't that a cooling problem? 🤣 I will answer with more details next time. I have a friend with an 85 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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