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1986 Vette...Correct operating temp?
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1986 Vette...Correct operating temp?
I just purchased a 1986 Corvette coupe with only 4600 miles on it. I have gone through and changed all fluids (fuel tank had a lot of water from storage so assumed all others needed replaced), rebuilt alternator and put on new z06 wheels/tires and am now starting to have fun with it.
My question is...it seems to run pretty hot. Unless I am running highway speeds at low rpms, it is running 210-220 degrees. At highway speeds..closer to 190 degrees. Is this normal or do I have a thermostat problem?
Thanks...new to Forum as well...but looking forward to having fun with my new vette.
My question is...it seems to run pretty hot. Unless I am running highway speeds at low rpms, it is running 210-220 degrees. At highway speeds..closer to 190 degrees. Is this normal or do I have a thermostat problem?
Thanks...new to Forum as well...but looking forward to having fun with my new vette.
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88 Temps
I just took my 88 out on the open road for the first time. I drove from Delaware to Ohio and back last Saturday. I was very happy that she ran between 191 and 206 all the way through the mountains, until the last 30 minutes into Ohio and I hit stopped traffic. Watched the temp climb to 228 while sitting there helplessly sweating it. As soon as it hit 228 it quickly dropped back down. I love this car!!
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my 86 ran 100 degrees over ambient.........100 outside, 200 on the gauge.
115, gauge reads 215.
I just put an all aluminum 2 row radiator in it and it runs 30 degrees cooler with a 170 stat.
The stat won't lower your temp, it just slows the heat soak.
If you live in the desert, go with the aluminum radiator.
115, gauge reads 215.
I just put an all aluminum 2 row radiator in it and it runs 30 degrees cooler with a 170 stat.
The stat won't lower your temp, it just slows the heat soak.
If you live in the desert, go with the aluminum radiator.
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Thanks!
Appreciate all the feedback...also learned how to use search on the forum (and found this is a familiar topic - sorry to clog the blog!).
At any rate, I am now going to relax and enjoy...now to figure out how to get some pics on my profile...
At any rate, I am now going to relax and enjoy...now to figure out how to get some pics on my profile...
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[QUOTE=rods86vette;1574906147]Appreciate all the feedback...also learned how to use search on the forum (and found this is a familiar topic - sorry to clog the blog!).
Don't worry about that it takes all of us some time to learn our way around the Forum and use the different features available. Glad all is well and now you can just enjoy your car.
Don't worry about that it takes all of us some time to learn our way around the Forum and use the different features available. Glad all is well and now you can just enjoy your car.
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Your radiator probably looks like this
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Wow. That's a heck of a picture..
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