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PaleMelanesian · 06-29-2011, 06:34 PM

Check your coolant/radiator thermostat. I had to replace mine last year. It was stuck halfway open, leading to long warmups and then running hot once it was warmed up.

06-29-2011, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
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