mfg Posted January 12, 2023 Report Posted January 12, 2023 What was the mechanical problem that surfaced in several '84-'85 Avantis, which was corrected by taking a step backward?
mfg Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report 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?
mfg Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Posted January 13, 2023 2 hours ago, pantera928 said: Hints? Wow...look at that gauge!!
mfg Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, wdaly said: Define 'several' please. Quite a few!
pantera928 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, mfg said: Wow...look at that gauge!! Cooling problems
mfg Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report 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.
pantera928 Posted January 13, 2023 Report 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
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