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Old 03-26-2009, 04:56 PM   #1
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Over heating solved

So for a little over an hour i would let it cool down and then start it up and rev the heck out of it putting that water pump to work until it reached 220 after doing that for about seven times it just leveled it self out. The radiator finally lowered and all systems are a go. And i owe all to you guys for helping me in a time of need. Hail chevy forums
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:21 PM   #2
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Re: Over heating solved

Glad it worked out for you.
And you now know why this is the best forum around.
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Old 03-26-2009, 07:35 PM   #3
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So for a little over an hour i would let it cool down and then start it up and rev the heck out of it putting that water pump to work until it reached 220 after doing that for about seven times it just leveled it self out. The radiator finally lowered and all systems are a go. And i owe all to you guys for helping me in a time of need. Hail chevy forums
Do you think it was trapped air in your cooling system?

That problem had me stumped
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Old 03-26-2009, 11:21 PM   #4
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Re: Over heating solved

Big ass air bubble
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Old 03-27-2009, 01:36 AM   #5
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Re: Over heating solved

Right or wrong, FWIW, before I install a thermostat, I drill 4, or so, 1/8" holes in the flange on the thermostat.
That way, if I have air in the engine it has some way to get out.
The temp sender may be seeing high water temperatures, but if there is an air lock at the thermostat, it may not be hot enough to open.

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Old 03-27-2009, 09:18 AM   #6
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Big ass air bubble
I kinda figured that's what the culprit was. Glad you got it worked out.
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:30 AM   #7
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Re: Over heating solved

I always either drill a small hole in the thermostat flange or by a little higher dollar one that has the hole already in it. Depends on what was available at the time
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Old 03-27-2009, 11:52 AM   #8
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Re: Over heating solved

Good to hear!
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Old 03-27-2009, 02:11 PM   #9
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Re: Over heating solved

ya thats what i thought was the problem to..
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Old 03-27-2009, 02:13 PM   #10
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next time im drilling a hole
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