my 85 trans am overheats when sitting?....
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my 85 trans am overheats when sitting?....
I have an 85 ta that when im idling or driving under 35 mph it slowly overheats, but when im going at higher speeds it fine. I just changed the coolant and thermastat, the heat works, so whats making it get to 260 degrees.
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From: Sacramento
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 350 TBI
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi
Re: my 85 trans am overheats when sitting?....
Sounds like the radiator fan is not operating properly. The rushing air is keeping the engine cool at speed. Do you have an electric fan or clutch belt-driven fan?
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From: near Rochester, NY
Car: 1986 Camaro
Engine: LG4 305 w/ Qjet
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 10-bolt
Re: my 85 trans am overheats when sitting?....
I had the same problem on my 86 camaro's electric fan, it was the temperature sensor that went bad. This may not be your problem, but it could be a place to look.
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Re: my 85 trans am overheats when sitting?....
mine does the same only it goes up to 220ish which is perfectly normal but your water pump might b bad also though i would guess the radiator is plugged or fan isnt pullin as much air as it should
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