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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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After driving my car for a while the temp was at 200 which is not normal... I looked at the rad overflow tank and hardly any coolent was in there.... I popped off the rad cap and it was filled to the top... what gives? [:@]
Old May 9, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Could be your thermostat sticking. Its a cheap, easy fix if it is. Try it, and get back to us.
Old May 9, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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easy fix? where is it located and which degree? 180?
Old May 9, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Right by the distributor on the left you have to take your coolant hose off and it's like two bolts and it's only like 6 bucks~!!!
Old May 9, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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which one should I get? 180?
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Just get a stock one, the guys at the part store can look it up for you. Make sure you put the new gasket in too, and don't put the thermostat in upside down!!! My buddy did it, somehow.
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Get a 180*
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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are you sure this is the problem? low coolant in the overflow tank but lots in the rad?
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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What have you done recently if anything
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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you opened the radiator cap while the motor was hot, and it didnt burst out and burn you?



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