Coolant temp issue
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Florida
Coolant temp issue
Ok, this is a weird one, i searched but didn't see anything similar...
I just noticed this on my way into work just now.
When i'm at cruising speeds 45-50mph; i see my temp gauge raise to 234* degrees confirmed on the DIC. When i come to a stop, the temps will drop down to about 217-220ish.
No trash in front of the rad, overfill tank is a year old but the cap is not new.
I just noticed this on my way into work just now.
When i'm at cruising speeds 45-50mph; i see my temp gauge raise to 234* degrees confirmed on the DIC. When i come to a stop, the temps will drop down to about 217-220ish.
No trash in front of the rad, overfill tank is a year old but the cap is not new.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,596
Likes: 67
From: Bahama North Carolina
Ok, this is a weird one, i searched but didn't see anything similar...
I just noticed this on my way into work just now.
When i'm at cruising speeds 45-50mph; i see my temp gauge raise to 234* degrees confirmed on the DIC. When i come to a stop, the temps will drop down to about 217-220ish.
No trash in front of the rad, overfill tank is a year old but the cap is not new.
I just noticed this on my way into work just now.
When i'm at cruising speeds 45-50mph; i see my temp gauge raise to 234* degrees confirmed on the DIC. When i come to a stop, the temps will drop down to about 217-220ish.
No trash in front of the rad, overfill tank is a year old but the cap is not new.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 5,245
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From: Blue Ridge Georgia
I would be flipping out if my vette saw 234. I would be installing a new rad, pump and stat in a heart beat. None of that is that costly. I pulled my rad out a year ago and gave it a good cleaning, it's really the only good way to clean. Some would say if you go that far just install a new one.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,190
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From: Kannapolis NC
Since the fans don't run at speed, but do run when stopped, I thought maybe your air flow was not going up through the radiator. The when you slowed or stopped the fans kicked on and pulled air. I'm out of ideas unless the water pump isn't pumping enough at higher rpm's. Be sure to post as you troubleshoot, I'm interested to know what you find.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Things to look at:
Clogged radiator
Collasped radiator hoses
Check for a good flow/circulation of coolant....water pump check.
Do a full system flush and replace with DexCool and distilled water.
Check your thermostat...
Cap change is a no brainer.
The above is cheap and easy to do.
Clogged radiator
Collasped radiator hoses
Check for a good flow/circulation of coolant....water pump check.
Do a full system flush and replace with DexCool and distilled water.
Check your thermostat...
Cap change is a no brainer.
The above is cheap and easy to do.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,721
Likes: 104
From: Florida
So I cleaned the rad out with a hose, topped off the overfill tank and used a new cap. Drove to work mid-day; and temps never went past 212* while at a light and cruising saw 189-90ish...
However i noticed i will need a new radiator as it looks like someone tried to jack up the front of the car by using the rad as a jacking point, its crushed on one side but not leaking... yet.
However i noticed i will need a new radiator as it looks like someone tried to jack up the front of the car by using the rad as a jacking point, its crushed on one side but not leaking... yet.