1993 lt1 Running Warm problem
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1993 lt1 Running Warm problem
I have a 93 LT-1 with 56k miles on it. I hopped in this morning and noticed when it got to operating temp, it started running warm. IT usually runs at about 199-203 but today it was running 219-230. When it reached 230 the fans would kick in and it would start to cool. I have noticed it will creep up at idle yet when I take off, the temp immediately drops back to normal. Today, however it only dropped back to about 217 insted of 200.
ANy suggestions?
ANy suggestions?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: atlanta Georgia
well i noticed mine would do this as well when idling and bumper to bumper traffic......my solution....
a hypertech Power programer. normally I wouldnt recomend them... but I got mine used and shipped for $150. you can adjust when your fans come on! wither 160 or 180! mine never goes over 205!!!!!!
may be a bad thermo stat that isnt opening early enough.. thats what this sounds like. check the thermo stat... replace it.... not expensive I think maybe $20. check coolant to amkre sure its full and that its not all dirty and what not! a coolant flush wouldnt be a bad idea if you havent had one for awhile. but id bet $ its the thermo.
your friend
Sean
a hypertech Power programer. normally I wouldnt recomend them... but I got mine used and shipped for $150. you can adjust when your fans come on! wither 160 or 180! mine never goes over 205!!!!!!
may be a bad thermo stat that isnt opening early enough.. thats what this sounds like. check the thermo stat... replace it.... not expensive I think maybe $20. check coolant to amkre sure its full and that its not all dirty and what not! a coolant flush wouldnt be a bad idea if you havent had one for awhile. but id bet $ its the thermo.
your friend
Sean
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Texas
Get a new thermostat first of all.
If you want to spend a little money slap on a Meziere pump, does wonders on my car, only mine's still over heating because I have a pressure leak somewhere apparently, go figure, always an issue.
If you want to program to turn the fans on, go through PCMforless.com, don't bother with a Hypercrap, new or used, not worth it.
Also, clean in front of the radiator, you'd be suprised how much crap gets up in there. I was diggin' through my car when I got it, found a Fliptz Pretzel bag in there haha.
Oh, and lastly, you have an LT1, may just be running like it should, these things are always get a bit toasty once and a while. This is my second car with an LT1, seems like a day in the park when it's over 200*, it's the 250*+ that scare me now.
If you want to spend a little money slap on a Meziere pump, does wonders on my car, only mine's still over heating because I have a pressure leak somewhere apparently, go figure, always an issue.
If you want to program to turn the fans on, go through PCMforless.com, don't bother with a Hypercrap, new or used, not worth it.
Also, clean in front of the radiator, you'd be suprised how much crap gets up in there. I was diggin' through my car when I got it, found a Fliptz Pretzel bag in there haha.
Oh, and lastly, you have an LT1, may just be running like it should, these things are always get a bit toasty once and a while. This is my second car with an LT1, seems like a day in the park when it's over 200*, it's the 250*+ that scare me now.
Last edited by BowTieBlood; Feb 27, 2005 at 01:41 PM.
