2000 Corvette overheating issues
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From: Dyer, IN
You actually want to hasten the process in order to make sure that your fans kick on properly and so the test will be accurate and that is per the instructions and a few youtube videos I watched ahead of time. It just took me by surprise because the temp held steady at 200 for several minutes. Then when the needle moved it really moved fast. The good news is that the test fluid stayed blue so I don't think I have any issues with my heads, block or gaskets. I lost a little anti-freeze but gained some piece of mind.
Taking the car to a shop is a last resort for me. I've installed headers, cams, starters, alternators, water pumps, brakes, ball joints, control arms, harmonic balancers and that's just to name a few. I've saved thousands in labor fees over the years and every project has ended with success. I just need to figure out why its overheating and so far I have eliminated water pump, thermostat, hoses and head gaskets.
Taking the car to a shop is a last resort for me. I've installed headers, cams, starters, alternators, water pumps, brakes, ball joints, control arms, harmonic balancers and that's just to name a few. I've saved thousands in labor fees over the years and every project has ended with success. I just need to figure out why its overheating and so far I have eliminated water pump, thermostat, hoses and head gaskets.
Last edited by lucky131969; Apr 26, 2024 at 08:23 AM.
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I finally got the new radiator installed. It was much easier than I thought it would be, The hardest part was getting the fans and condenser separated from the old radiator. The fans were being stubborn but I finally got the separation. Then it was a cake walk. the radiator slipped right out and the new one went in just as easy. I reattached the condenser, fans, hoses and then filled with new anti-freeze. I did burp the system first and then shut it down to let the fluid settle. I gave it a final top off and secured the cap. Fingers crossed, I started the car and watched it climb to 220 and then it backed off and held steady in the 200-210 range. I took it for a short ride and the temps stayed in normal range. Then I took it for a long drive and the temps still remained in the 200-220 range which is normal for my car.
The radiator didn't look that bad but there clearly was enough buildup to prevent the fans from cooling the antifreeze. It feels so good to be back up and running. It feels even better to have done all the work myself and finally get the payoff of a fixed vehicle without a large mechanics bill.
The radiator didn't look that bad but there clearly was enough buildup to prevent the fans from cooling the antifreeze. It feels so good to be back up and running. It feels even better to have done all the work myself and finally get the payoff of a fixed vehicle without a large mechanics bill.
