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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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put in a 160 thermostat, 180 fan switch and let the car sit and idle for about an hr. Got up to 197 deg. after about 15 minutes then stayed there. That's more like it. I just hated watching that thing sit at 230 in traffic. Also put in new IAC while I was at it. Idle is improved but still has a miss coming from someplace. Car sounds like it has a mild cam in it now instead of a wild cam. A little every day. Arlon
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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I'm glad its working for you.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Good to hear thing are starting to shape up for ya!
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Well you have given me encouragement,Since you live in the vacinity, We drive under the same weather conditions My car runs warmer then Id like.Ill have have to try some of the changes you have made to see if I can drop some degrees .
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230 is nuts, why did G.M. do that. Why they have the fans come on at 228 is
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