Cant get car to stop running hot.
04-25-2007, 11:59 PM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
When you say you've had the radiator checked, do you mean you've takin it out and had it flow tested by a shop?
04-26-2007, 12:00 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
Yes I did. Had it boiled and checked.
04-26-2007, 12:06 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
Any mods? Done something and then it started running hot?
04-26-2007, 12:50 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
Not since it stared I had ran if for awhile with no problems before this started.
04-26-2007, 12:54 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
Ok so have you ruled out a defective/incorrect reading temp gauge?
04-26-2007, 12:57 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
Put in a maual guage not long ago and it's not run close to any heat sources.
04-26-2007, 01:00 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
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i was gunna suggest the same thing bernie, what brand gauge did you get?
04-26-2007, 01:04 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
Do you have axcess to an infared thermometer. Is the coolant bubbling or are the rad hoses hard from pressure?
04-26-2007, 01:20 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
The return hose is hot. It's churning thefluid with the cap open. I do have a thermometor at work I will bring it home tomorow and shoot it. I cant remember the brand gauge.
04-26-2007, 01:29 AM
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RE: Cant get car to stop running hot.
the upper hose is hot but the lower is cold? there's your problem. no flow.
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