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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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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Re: Over heating solved
Quote:
That problem had me stumped
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03-26-2009, 11:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Over heating solved
Big ass air bubble
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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. Just li'l ol' redneck me. LJ
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03-27-2009, 09:18 AM | #6 |
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Re: Over heating solved
I kinda figured that's what the culprit was. Glad you got it worked out.
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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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03-27-2009, 11:52 AM | #8 |
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Re: Over heating solved
Good to hear!
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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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03-27-2009, 02:13 PM | #10 |
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Re: Over heating solved
next time im drilling a hole
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