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Aug 2, 2007 | 03:22 PM

slbarnesjr

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85 L98 Operating Temp

What is considered normal operating temp for an '85 L98 with no engine mods? Mine seems to run between 188-230 with no boil overs or other problem indicators.

Aug 2, 2007 | 03:40 PM

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thats normal

Aug 2, 2007 | 04:30 PM

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Aug 2, 2007 | 05:27 PM

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L98's run inherently higher than the later models. Your temps are perfectly fine.

Aug 2, 2007 | 06:39 PM

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I also have an '85; mine runs a little cooler, usually between 170 and 210, but according to the owners manual, the range you have is normal.

Aug 2, 2007 | 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by slbarnesjr

What is considered normal operating temp for an '85 L98 with no engine mods? Mine seems to run between 188-230 with no boil overs or other problem indicators.

That's the range our 85 seems to run in also.

Aug 2, 2007 | 07:40 PM

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That's the range our 85 seems to run in also.

same with my 85

Aug 2, 2007 | 08:01 PM

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85 L98 Operating Temp

Thanks for the info. Now if can I just figure out the reason behind the rubber grommet that is covering the nipple on the top heater line. surely that thing is going to give way. It has a clamp on it, but I don't know if that's how it came or someone just made a temporary fix.