no matter how far i drive intown or highway my car overheats to the point were it boils the coolent ive replaced the tstat but not really sure what else i could do i beleave the fans not coming on my cousin said i could wire it to a toggle switch would that help also my temp gage isnt working what could i do to fix these

 

I have/had the same problem, i have my cooling fan wired to be on 100% of the time, also make sure the air dam that hangs down (and scrapes on everything pretty much) is installed and not trimmed, i took mine off for a day due to the thing rubbing on everything, well even with the fan on full time it still got hot really quick. that would be the first few things i would check. also when u replaced the coolant did u let the air pockets out, easy way is to simply run the motor with the radiator cap off and keep adding when it sucks it down, it almost always will puke some out so be ready for a small mess. so start with that id say.

 

when u wired your fan did u run it to a toggle switch or how did u go about doing that and also my temp gauge wont read anything on it do u know how i could fix that?

 

your problem for your temp gauge is most likely the temperature sending unit.. on my 84 Z28 it is located on the driver side of the block between my headers looks like this http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku the connector most likely just fell off like mine..... and as for your overheating problem i would check your air dam make sure its there... check your lower hose make sure it isnt collapsing under pressure... throw in barks radiator unclog whatever its called.... and replace your water pump its cheap anyways..... also if its still over heating i would just take the thermastat out.... and also check your oil and make sure it isnt milky color (blown head Gasket)....also check spark plugs for a tint of green thats what i would do if u want a new radiator super shops have them for 150 for a 3 row all aluminum radiator
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He is right, cept the CTS, is on the passenger side block/head. There is a pigtail that connects to this. So odds are when you replace the cooling temp sensor, this pigtail will break, so pick up a new one also. But SD Camaro is right on everything for you to check.

 

thanks rough! haha yeah i just ran into a overheating problem myself and i did all of that and it worked for me except now i dont have a heater thanks to pep boys and their water pumps well good luck if u still need help let us know

 

thanks i have just one more question what do u mean a milky color and can i check this from the dip stick and also why would the spark plugs have atint of green sorry im not to good with engines im more into the interior and stuff but im trying my best to lern

 

ok i just went out and checked the oil it looks pretty normal just needs to be changed soon i know it had an oil change befor i boutght it but i liket o keep up on my oil changes ill check the other parts tommorow after school i just have one more quick question mmy car has like 98000 miles and and im just wondering what would be the best brand of oil to use on an oil change that is farley cheep

 

yes u can check it from dipstick or the oil cap this is what the milky looks like http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../watermark.jpg
and the tint green on the spark plugs would be because the head gasket is shot and the coolant is being burnt with the oil...and i would always use royal purple for my oil changes... expensive but promising if u want to go cheaper try mobil 1....also use lucas oil stabilizer its always helpful

 

k i checked the oil again its a little runny but not milky also thir isnt much coolent in the radiator mostly water could that cause it to be runny?

 

also thier was a bit of a rusty color on the oil cap waht could that mean

 

does your water pump make a weird noise?