Heats up, cools down Hey guys, I have an 88 Camaro that has been acting odd. After about 25 minutes or less, it gets to 220 and if I constantly drive faster than 50 it will heat up more. But, if I sit in traffic it cools below 220. It has no airdam, and a 180 thermo just installed. It was worse with the 195 thermo. Is the radiator and airdam what's wrong? or is my water pump messed up? |
oh, and i live in nor. ca so it has been around 90 deg. with low humidity all summer when it's been driven. Stays at 180 in cool weather though, 65 deg. example. |
Re: Heats up, cools down Originally posted by GTA_fan It has no airdam ... Is the radiator and airdam what's wrong? |
To keep things simple: You need an air dam. I suggest getting one. |
Yes, it heats up very quick at freeway speeds, or harder acceleration. How much do airdams cost? |
$25 from Hawks (board sponsor on top of page). |
I have some low ground effects on my bird, I do have an air dam, but I fliped it backwards to get more air. Is this foolish??? I also dont have the sides to my birds air damn (pun intended). |
Well, I'm still waiting to get the airdam, and I mean it's like 100 degrees out here. With this heat, the car is running 230-240 going 35 in 5th gear and in neutral going downhill. I don't think I can drive it like this for any trips longer than 15-20 minutes. I hope this isn't injuring my engine, I need it for school. :( |
well, I ordered the part off ebay for 37 $ including shipping. As for the overheating w/out the airdam, I just take short trips so the car never even gets to 190. I decided that since one day i drove it until it got to 240, that i would never drive it at that temp again because it's not worth risking a ruined motor over a missing piece of plastic. I'll let you guys know if the airdam alone fixes the problem. If things keep up, I'll check into the radiator, water pump, etc. -rob |
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