Lately my 1987 Raider has been running hot - about 3/4 up the scale. I drained and replaced the cooling, and put in a new thermostat, no change. I used Prestone cooling system flush, but nothing changed. It has never overheated since rebuild.

I really need to get this fixed, but don't want to be out cash - I don't have any, and I'm getting rid of the Raider in the Fall. Will removing the thermostat entirely help? The water pump was replaced early this summer.

Any help greatly appreciated - and anyone interested in buying a Raider with 270,000 miles (rebuilt at 170,000) let me know - I'm thinking pretty low bucks.

Lee