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migs66/92
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well the fan runs constantly when its supposed to so i really dont think the fan could be the problem im gonna try and installing the fan on the opposite side and flip the wiring.
I ahve been checking the oil and the iol shows no sign of having wtaer in it it also does not throw any smoke of any color. i have noticed theres kindda of a antifreeze burning or something like that when im at a stop light could that mean anything?im just running out of options i already put in another thermostat in.reflushed the radiator checked just about everything i could i just dont know what else to do!!is there a teast i could run to find out if its the head gasket???
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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h8louzn
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Yes there is and most radiator shops will do it for like 30.00..
What temp thermostat do you use?
If you smell antifreeze there is more than likely and leak..
If there is a small leak the cooling system can't hold the pressure and will boil over a a lower temp..
Also make sure you put the fan behind the radiator in the engine bay and wire it to pull air not push...
It needs to pull...
If you put the fan in front of the rad. you will cut down the airflow while driving causing another problem..
Hope this helps..
Eddie
Posts: 593 | From: Sac. | Registered: Mar 2002
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h8louzn
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quote:
Originally posted by Eddie510:
you checked if the thermistat was backwards?
If it was in backwards it would not get hot at all!!
Posts: 593 | From: Sac. | Registered: Mar 2002
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migs66/92
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hey thanks eddie i appreciate your help
the thermostat im running is a 190*
there are no visible leaks that i can see also i only smell antifreeze when the car is really hot and before it boils over im gonna go take it to a radiator shop and see if they can do a test on it thanks man
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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Jdub07
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have you tried bypassing the heater core like suggested before?
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BCINGUU
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No electric fan will produce as much CFM as a mechanical fan. Take it out, put the stock shroud and fan back in, and use a Heavy Duty fan clutch which you can buy at any auto parts store.
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90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci
67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci
Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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migs66/92
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posted September 07, 2005 05:28 PM
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have you tried bypassing the heater core like suggested before?
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how do i do that???
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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migs66/92
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i gotta go and get a new clutch fan for it. those damm things are expensive ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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Blind
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follow the black tubes on the intake towards the firewall, at the firewall you'll see it splits into 2 rubber hoses, take them both off and then loop the larger diameter of the two back so that it connects both of the metal tubes that run along the intake, that will bypass your heatercore.
if the heatercore is blown your whole system wont hold pressure, if you can smell coolant you have a leak somewhere and no matter if you have a turbine powered fan cooling off the motor it will overheat if you can't get it to hold pressure.
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02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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migs66/92
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well it turns out to be the damm head gaskets so here i go im gonna try and do it myself any suggestions or tips on doing em??
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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Blind
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I'd suggest putting better heads on then come off ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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migs66/92
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yeah i would put better heads on but i not able to spend that kind of cash on that right now i have another ? when i took the heads off there all kind of burnt shit on the pistons whats the best way of cleaning that shit off with out damaging the piston walls or with out getting shit in the piston? my neigbor said to use carb cleaner and use a blow gun and blow all the shit out of it.I was wondering if thats a good idea.
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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that would work, but carb cleaner wont do much.
best way is with a wire wheel attachment for a drill, then clean it off really good with rubbing alchohol or carb cleaner than blow off with air compressor
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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migs66/92
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kool thanks blind i really appreciate your help man
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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Hungry Hippo
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after you do that, clean the cylinder walls with wd40. also make sure the block and head surfaces are clean and flat
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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migs66/92
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should i do the same to the bottom of the heads? the valves look like shit too.
does anyone what the rates are for redoing heads just a regular head rebuild or maybe just new valves and guides?
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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migs66/92
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what kindda permatex product should i use on the head gasket? should i use copper spray a gasket high temp sealant, or use ultra black hi-temp rtv silicone gasket maker for the head gasket???or should i use anything in between the head gasket and block at all????
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Posts: 343 | From: lodi ,cal | Registered: Aug 2004
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