C5 operating engine temp
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I have a Vinci fan switch so I never go over 208 with the stock thermostat. I don't like the idea of the colder thermostats. Anyhow, if you are struggling to keep down the temp, pull the top plastic cover on the radiator (4 10mm bolts) and you will likely find lots of stuff in the radiator block air flow. Normal fan on for a stock car is around 228 degrees though.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
thanks guys, thats about where I am
no worries!
I just freaked becuase my Ls1 t/a was never that hot, but then again I hear GM disabled the temp gauge on all fbody's as it was too eratic
thanks!
no worries!
I just freaked becuase my Ls1 t/a was never that hot, but then again I hear GM disabled the temp gauge on all fbody's as it was too eratic
thanks!
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The water temp on my car ususally is 195-200 or so.
