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Actually it's close to normal, but I'd definetly check between the condenser and the radiator. Our C 4s are like a Hoover vacumn cleaner, they suck up everything from leaves, cig butts, plastic bags.
My 87 had a bunch of stuff. Does your vette have the auxillary fan, besides the normal fan?
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Actually it's close to normal, but I'd definetly check between the condenser and the radiator. Our C 4s are like a Hoover vacumn cleaner, they suck up everything from leaves, cig butts, plastic bags.
My 87 had a bunch of stuff. Does your vette have the auxillary fan, besides the normal fan?
My 87 had a bunch of stuff. Does your vette have the auxillary fan, besides the normal fan?
Melting Slicks
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From: CONCORD CA.
i would have it replace ASAP. my current fan failure experience, as near as can be determined, has resulted in me needing
a new or rebuilt more. long, long, story, but i did experience several major engine overheats ( into the RED, 260°F ).
I've listed previously the saga leading up to this but, I've had two separate shops do a coolant dye test. both found coolant in the oil. with original set of heads, I've had two other sets installed ( both used, with the last set being magnafluxed ).
shop #3 feels that with the heads having been removed several times, along with the 3 - 4 major over heat cycles, the block
has been compromised. he quoted $11k for a rebuild. looking at a new LS3 crate motor ( $7600 from jegs ).
would also do the clutch at the same time ( still on the original at 162k miles ).
as it sits now, i could get maybe, $4k-$5k for it. with a new engine though, it's almost a new car ( zero miles engine & clutch ).
not that i have loose change laying around, but pay-pal will let me finance it. still have the labor costs though.
bottom line, fix that fan!
a new or rebuilt more. long, long, story, but i did experience several major engine overheats ( into the RED, 260°F ).
I've listed previously the saga leading up to this but, I've had two separate shops do a coolant dye test. both found coolant in the oil. with original set of heads, I've had two other sets installed ( both used, with the last set being magnafluxed ).
shop #3 feels that with the heads having been removed several times, along with the 3 - 4 major over heat cycles, the block
has been compromised. he quoted $11k for a rebuild. looking at a new LS3 crate motor ( $7600 from jegs ).
would also do the clutch at the same time ( still on the original at 162k miles ).
as it sits now, i could get maybe, $4k-$5k for it. with a new engine though, it's almost a new car ( zero miles engine & clutch ).
not that i have loose change laying around, but pay-pal will let me finance it. still have the labor costs though.
bottom line, fix that fan!
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i would have it replace ASAP. my current fan failure experience, as near as can be determined, has resulted in me needing
a new or rebuilt more. long, long, story, but i did experience several major engine overheats ( into the RED, 260°F ).
I've listed previously the saga leading up to this but, I've had two separate shops do a coolant dye test. both found coolant in the oil. with original set of heads, I've had two other sets installed ( both used, with the last set being magnafluxed ).
shop #3 feels that with the heads having been removed several times, along with the 3 - 4 major over heat cycles, the block
has been compromised. he quoted $11k for a rebuild. looking at a new LS3 crate motor ( $7600 from jegs ).
would also do the clutch at the same time ( still on the original at 162k miles ).
as it sits now, i could get maybe, $4k-$5k for it. with a new engine though, it's almost a new car ( zero miles engine & clutch ).
not that i have loose change laying around, but pay-pal will let me finance it. still have the labor costs though.
bottom line, fix that fan!
a new or rebuilt more. long, long, story, but i did experience several major engine overheats ( into the RED, 260°F ).
I've listed previously the saga leading up to this but, I've had two separate shops do a coolant dye test. both found coolant in the oil. with original set of heads, I've had two other sets installed ( both used, with the last set being magnafluxed ).
shop #3 feels that with the heads having been removed several times, along with the 3 - 4 major over heat cycles, the block
has been compromised. he quoted $11k for a rebuild. looking at a new LS3 crate motor ( $7600 from jegs ).
would also do the clutch at the same time ( still on the original at 162k miles ).
as it sits now, i could get maybe, $4k-$5k for it. with a new engine though, it's almost a new car ( zero miles engine & clutch ).
not that i have loose change laying around, but pay-pal will let me finance it. still have the labor costs though.
bottom line, fix that fan!
his temps are normal. possibly trash and dirty rad wich can be removed and cleaned.
whats this post about?
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