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chosen1
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i have an aluminum radiator, 160 thermostat, mildon HV water pump, and an electric fan.
My car runs perfectly at between 160 and 170 when its moving on the street or on the freeway.
But the minute i hit traffic, or stop and go, it goes up above 200. Im thinking this may be a water pump issue. but im not losing any coolant, it just runs super hot when its in stop and go. Any suggestions?
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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88gt
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It could also be a fan issue since it only happens when you are stopped. Can you adjust the setting on your fan to spin faster at idle?
Is your water pump underdriven?
Posts: 1482 | From: Santa Clara/Bay area | Registered: Nov 2001
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wilit
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200° isn't hot at all. Most cars normally run about 210°. If it gets to 240°, then I would be worried.
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"If a man hasn't found something worth dying for, he isn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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white1990stang
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i have trouble getting my car past 150. why would this be?
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You must be fast, cause I was haullin ass when I passed you.
Posts: 1308 | From: martinez | Registered: Jan 2003
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chosen1
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it goes well above 200. the few times its hit 240. ive killed it and let it cool down. i think i may either get a new fan, remove the thermostat, or put a fan in front of the radiator.
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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MR GO FAST
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Is the charging system strong enough (ei.drawing too much for the charging system to keep up with)for the fan and is the fan strong enough to cool that 6cyl? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto
Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002
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chosen1
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Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
[q] Is the charging system strong enough (ei.drawing too much for the charging system to keep up with)for the fan and is the fan strong enough to cool that 6 cyl? [/q]
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[ March 04, 2004, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: Chosen1 ]
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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