I have been driving my 87 244 (original owner) as my daily driver for 6 months or so now. A few weeks ago it started hesitating, on the interstate, in hot weather. Driving at night over the same distances I had no issue. So, I started to search the forums for a solution...
After following advice on multiple threads I have replaced:
Ignition coil, distributor cap, wires, and plugs
In tank fuel pump, main fuel pump, and filter
Both coolant temperature sensors
Oil separator box and flame trap
Here?s the rub. After replacing the CTS the temp gauge in the car reads dead center idling in the garage. However, as soon as I get moving on the road it shoots up just below the red. Shortly thereafter it starts to hesitate.
I just ordered a temp gun to check the actual temp but it makes sense to me that overheating would cause hesitation. Is it possible that it?s been overheating all along? With the old sensor the temp gauge showed right in the middle most of the time.
If it is in fact overheating, even at highway speeds, I fear a head gasket leak. If that?s the case I?ll probably just swap the B230F for a B230FT and never look back.
After following advice on multiple threads I have replaced:
Ignition coil, distributor cap, wires, and plugs
In tank fuel pump, main fuel pump, and filter
Both coolant temperature sensors
Oil separator box and flame trap
Here?s the rub. After replacing the CTS the temp gauge in the car reads dead center idling in the garage. However, as soon as I get moving on the road it shoots up just below the red. Shortly thereafter it starts to hesitate.
I just ordered a temp gun to check the actual temp but it makes sense to me that overheating would cause hesitation. Is it possible that it?s been overheating all along? With the old sensor the temp gauge showed right in the middle most of the time.
If it is in fact overheating, even at highway speeds, I fear a head gasket leak. If that?s the case I?ll probably just swap the B230F for a B230FT and never look back.