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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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Tooooo Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont know if any1 elese has this problem but my engine always gets hot but i take it to the mechanic and they say they cant find a problem. ive had the thermostat replaced twice and always get oil changes and get the good gas and take really good care of it. i cant figure it out.I even got the engine rebuilt when i bought it!!!!! So,

1) Will getting a cowl hood help ventelate

2)Does getting a maybe air hod air filter help

3)What other small thing can i do to keep cool??Please, leave wutever suggestions u can think of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
OK i have a few questions...

1) What temperature is it getting up to
2) Is your plastic air damn still under your car
3) what type of fan do you have.. electric from the factory?
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Tooooo Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Gr89RS
I dont know if any1 elese has this problem but my engine always gets hot but i take it to the mechanic and they say they cant find a problem. ive had the thermostat replaced twice and always get oil changes and get the good gas and take really good care of it. i cant figure it out.I even got the engine rebuilt when i bought it!!!!! So,

1) Will getting a cowl hood help ventelate

2)Does getting a maybe air hod air filter help

3)What other small thing can i do to keep cool??Please, leave wutever suggestions u can think of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Pick a category man, and search, this is not unique problem
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
try runnin some water wetter in it ive heard of it cooling down the temp a little
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
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Read his other post on same topic in the tech general forum.
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
this one https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=253865
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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yep!!!!!!!! Evening General!!!!!!
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
evening trickster helping out the needy again i see

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