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Jan 10, 2005 | 11:29 AM

superdave396

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Car: 86 Iroc Z

Engine: 305 TPI

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runs a little hot

after running for a while the car runs fine and then out of nowhere it gets hot really fast? does anybody know what that could be?

Jan 10, 2005 | 01:24 PM

V8 Slayer

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Car: 91 Firebird

Engine: 3.1 V6

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Maybe fans dont turn on..We have very hot running engines because the thermostats are so damn high.Install a 160 or 180 degree thermostat

Jan 10, 2005 | 02:07 PM

superdave396

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how big is the one that is in it now? i can hear the fans blow when i just sit there.

Jan 10, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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Car: 91 Firebird

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Originally posted by superdave396
how big is the one that is in it now?

If you mean the thermostat..It is 195 degrees

Jan 10, 2005 | 02:35 PM

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How hot does your engine run?

Jan 12, 2005 | 09:09 AM

superdave396

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How hot does your engine run?

usually around 220 to 240.

Jan 12, 2005 | 12:39 PM

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usually around 220 to 240.

Thats pretty bad..Definatly change to a lower temp thermostat.The entire cooling process will start sooner.

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