Car running HOT!!?????
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Car running HOT!!?????
ok soo the other day im just crusin around and i notice the temp was near the 240 soo i thought oo noo problem it will cool down in a min or 2... but i was wrong for some reason my temp is just staying at 235 - 240 at all times. any one might know what the problem is ? ( i checked to see if anythign was stuck near the radiator its clear ) -- im thinking its the low speed fan went out and my high speed fans still works witch is why its not going past 240 (from what i remember the high speed fans turn on at 235 or soo) if soo how much is a new fan - and if thats not the problem which im not sure yet cause i didnt take a look at the fans yet then what is ??? help
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Originally Posted by 01vetteC5
ok soo the other day im just crusin around and i notice the temp was near the 240 soo i thought oo noo problem it will cool down in a min or 2... but i was wrong for some reason my temp is just staying at 235 - 240 at all times. any one might know what the problem is ? ( i checked to see if anythign was stuck near the radiator its clear ) -- im thinking its the low speed fan went out and my high speed fans still works witch is why its not going past 240 (from what i remember the high speed fans turn on at 235 or soo) if soo how much is a new fan - and if thats not the problem which im not sure yet cause i didnt take a look at the fans yet then what is ??? help
So many know it alls here, that know very little.....
Le Mans Master
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From: San Marcos Texas
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
How did you access your radiator??? you made no mention of removing the radiator shroud to get to it..... most people think cleaning of the AC condenser is good enough, but really mpost people think the ac condenser IS the radiator which is part of the problem... people here offer advice and dont really know what they are talking about... the radiator is hidden behind the ac condenser back 2 inches from it and requires the removal of the top radiaor shroud to get i there and clean it...
So many know it alls here, that know very little.....
So many know it alls here, that know very little.....
You should remove the top radiaor shroud check between the AC condensor and the radiator for debris...
Last edited by chriswtx; Apr 15, 2006 at 02:52 PM.
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From: Melbourne FL
Most likely one of three things.Crap in the radiatior- need to remove the shroud completely and look for debris.
2) fan on the fitz- check to see that both are operating; if not, check the fuses and relays.
3) bad thermostat- replace as necessary
Burning Brakes
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From: Canonsburg home of Yenko Chevy (gone but not forgotten) Western PA
Originally Posted by 01vetteC5
ok soo the other day im just crusin around and i notice the temp was near the 240 soo i thought oo noo problem it will cool down in a min or 2... but i was wrong for some reason my temp is just staying at 235 - 240 at all times. any one might know what the problem is ? ( i checked to see if anythign was stuck near the radiator its clear ) -- im thinking its the low speed fan went out and my high speed fans still works witch is why its not going past 240 (from what i remember the high speed fans turn on at 235 or soo) if soo how much is a new fan - and if thats not the problem which im not sure yet cause i didnt take a look at the fans yet then what is ??? help
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
How did you access your radiator??? you made no mention of removing the radiator shroud to get to it..... most people think cleaning of the AC condenser is good enough, but really mpost people think the ac condenser IS the radiator which is part of the problem... people here offer advice and dont really know what they are talking about... the radiator is hidden behind the ac condenser back 2 inches from it and requires the removal of the top radiaor shroud to get i there and clean it...
So many know it alls here, that know very little.....
So many know it alls here, that know very little.....
I had my radiator replaced after an accident last fall and my car used to run around 210-220 and now CONSISTENTLY runs at 180-190. The mechanic said that there was all kinds of junk stuck in the radiator that would never have been seen behind the radiator shroud that could have lead to the higher temperatures!
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When I installed my new intake, I had to remove the shroud. While I had it out , I decided it would be a good time to clean up in there. You will be amazed how much junk can get up top between the condensor and the radiator. I actually found a MickeyD's fry container stuck up there. It was incredible how much dirt I cleaned out of there. Another good thing to install, which I did, is a screen covering the whole air intake in front of the spoiler to prevent larger objects from making their way up to the radiator. I made my own but several vendors sell them.
