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Posted by 90FOX5.0 (Member # 9338) on :
 
for the last week i noticed that my car has been getting a lil hot its passed half way on my temp gage i have a 1990 fox 5.0 with no mods ex. a k&n airfilter and flowmasters (when im driving its a a lil over half way on my temp gage then when i turn my lights on it goes up a lil more what do you guys think it might bee ..
 
Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....
 
Posted by sik4.6 (Member # 7680) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1990GT50:
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....
he looks like a new guy (look at post count) so why not tell him where to post rather than being a smart ass. To the OP, post this in tech section and good luck with your issue.
 
Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :
 
thermostat, radiator flush should be checked first.
 
Posted by STANGBOY (Member # 7868) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1990GT50:
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....
fagggg
 
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 
Hmm, its probably the SUN... Check the forcast and see when its cool than drive it,or garage it everytime sumer hits [Wink]
 
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
thermostat, radiator flush should be checked first.
+1
 
Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 
what! There's another 90fox [Frown]

The temp gauge rising with the lights on is common. Every 5.0 I see does that. I heard it's because of a bad ground but I have not clue if that's right.
 
Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by STANGBOY:
quote:
Originally posted by 1990GT50:
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....
fagggg
Whats the point of not being a smartass??? Also, if you are too stupid to read the five forum headlines then maby you shouldn't post..... it's not rocket science

faggggg
 
Posted by PugOwner (Member # 8404) on :
 
Check to see if anything is blocking the front of your radiator.
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PugOwner:
Check to see if anything is blocking the front of your radiator.
Yea, if you have pets fur can do it. One time I had this issue and it was fur. My dogs were kept in the garage with the car.

Also try the other stuff mentioned.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Or one thing everyone over looks is a radiator cap should change those every two years
 
Posted by CALIFORNIAGT (Member # 7845) on :
 
change your fan clutch
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flush your Radiator
change your termostat
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if that dosent work then your gonna have to change the water pump
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Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :
 
also chech for alt powersteering pump air pump can be take a shit on you
 
Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
The first thing you should do instead of throwing parts at it is hook up a pressure tester and look for leaks.
 
Posted by gercolla1 (Member # 3068) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Adam5.0:
The first thing you should do instead of throwing parts at it is hook up a pressure tester and look for leaks.
+1 [patriot]
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by gercolla1:
quote:
Originally posted by Adam5.0:
The first thing you should do instead of throwing parts at it is hook up a pressure tester and look for leaks.
+1 [patriot]
+2 there you go [Smile] Find out what the issue is first.

The simplest thing to do is check the fluid level in the radiator and check for leaks if it is low.
 
Posted by 90FOX5.0 (Member # 9338) on :
 
ok thank you u guys im do all that you guys said i hope it works but you all our mustang guys so i belive you haha ill let you ppl know how it goes
 
Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Eddie510-:
quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
thermostat, radiator flush should be checked first.
+1
+2 AND coolant temp sensor
 
Posted by 1HaTCheD5LiTEr (Member # 8269) on :
 
what about hooking a mechanical temp gauge up just for the time being to see if the cluster is accurate?
 
Posted by 90FOX5.0 (Member # 9338) on :
 
yea theres an other 90 fox haha but i changed the collent and my fan cluch and my temp went back to normal thank you u guys for the help
 




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