Cooling Issue Solved!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Corpus Christi TX
St. Jude Donor '05
Cooling Issue Solved!
I posted a while back and asked if my 235 to 240 degree operating temperatures were acceptable for my '95 sisx speed since I know that 'Vettes run a bit hotter than most cars. I checked the area between the radiator and condensor and it was almost totally clean.... I rinced the area out anyway and my temps were still too hot. Well... On a hunch... I went to a parts store and bought a new thermostat... regular 180 degree... not a 160.. replaced it and then added a bottle of Red Line Watter Wetter. After I buttoned it all up... I let it idle for a few minutes... then I went out for a spirited drive.... it stayed at 197 to 198 degrees the whole time! Only once did it touch 201 for a brief moment...then it went right back to 197. I know the Water Wetter can't be responsible for a 40 degree difference... I think my Stat. was bad.
Always check the cheap stuff first!! If that doesn't work...then move up in order of cost... That's how I have always done it.
Always check the cheap stuff first!! If that doesn't work...then move up in order of cost... That's how I have always done it.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Corpus Christi TX
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by jfb
You could have tested your thermostat on your kitchen stove in a pot of water and you still can if you have the thermostat.
Racer
Joined: Apr 1999
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Thermostat
I think the stock themostat is 195 degrees. I'm changing mine tomorrow to a 180 degree. I'm glad to hear your operating temps dropped. That's what I'm after. The improvement is probably due to the lower temp stat.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: NS
Originally Posted by mik
I think the stock themostat is 195 degrees. I'm changing mine tomorrow to a 180 degree. I'm glad to hear your operating temps dropped. That's what I'm after. The improvement is probably due to the lower temp stat.
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