# 1987 chrysler fifth Avenue issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chrysler\ **Created:** [April 19, 2020, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066 "2020-04-19T07:36:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mahlon\_Hathorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@Mahlon\_Hathorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mahlon_Hathorn)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066/1 "2020-04-19T07:36:21Z")
So after much tinkering, I have finally figured out my cars patterns and symptoms reliably, now i have my suspicions already regarding thermostat/ coolant temp gauge BUT I figured I would tell my tale of woe here and see what you folks think My car will start cold no problem, she’s a bit neglected, but I have put a new starter and replaced my bad hoses, it’s been an experience thus far, but recently I have had new troubles So as I say, it starts cold just fine, and when it warms up it runs fine, no trouble there, but if its warm, I mean even like, a warm rock kind of warm, it will NOT turn on again once shut off, it usually takes about 2 hours but once my engine is cold to the touch, it will start again, now as of tonight I have a new issue, a small pinhole in my radiator, but the cooling issue is older than this leak, and I’m confident that after fixing this leak, it will continue in this way, I can drive about 11 miles before it overheats, and if I turn it off, its 2 hours waiting time pretty much like clock work. Now this pandemic has me out of work and thus - out of money, so I’m hoping I can fix this myself without breaking my wallet over a mechanic, any advice or diagnosis? All my other components are in fine working order by the way, figured I should add that bit ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066/2 "2020-04-19T14:51:48Z")
A leak will not cause overheating unless your coolant level drops too low. You can fill it daily and drive a long time that way. If a part is leaking, you replace that part. It has the lean burn carb. Unless a former owner removed the setup. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066/3 "2020-04-19T18:14:39Z")
> [@Mahlon\_Hathorn](#): > > but if its warm, I mean even like, a warm rock kind of warm, it will NOT turn on again once shut off, it usually takes about 2 hours but once my engine is cold to the touch, it will start again, It does not crank? Or it cranks and cranks but does not start and run? ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066/4 "2020-04-19T18:23:51Z")
Lean burn was not the carb, but part of the ignition system. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066/5 "2020-04-19T20:50:25Z")
I have very unfond memories of Chrysler vehicles of that vintage. I can only suggest to stop beating your head against the wall. It will feel good when you stop. Otherwise maybe check the engine temp sensor. Does this thing have a carb? I remember my mom had one and she’d drive it to the first stop sign at about 5 miles and it would stall. Couldn’t figure it out. I overhauled the carb twice. Then my mechanical genius BIL looked at it and grabbed that coin shaped heat sensor and disconnected it. Problem solved. Who knew?