elmustang5.0

ok i'll try that tomorrow but the radiator guy said specifically that it wasnt clogged and it was in good condition. i'll still try it tomorrow but a mechanic also said that it could be the water pump. could this be accurate? i want to be sure what i need to replace cause im tight on cash right now and i need to fix it

AdderMk2

your car would be less likely to cool at idle if the WP was bad

However, if you have a clogged radiator... the car will still be able to cool itself at idle, but with the extra stress of the car driving, it would overheat.

Ive seen it before, its happened to me before. You're gonna spend the money to get the WP replaced, and then still end up having to put a radiator in it... why not do it right, the first time?

elmustang5.0

so the radiator is bad for sure right? it doesnt really cool at idle, it just stops getting hotter

Curlytop

listen to adder. i have a 95gt and i'll tell you the best things i have added to my car. for starter the fluidyne radiator, next would be the top end package for some added horsepower, and then the rear end gears. these three things made a major difference in the way my car runs. with my radiator now i can't make it go above 1/2 it mostly sits at 1/3 of the way. i did alot things thinking it would make my car fasteror better. not to knock the otherstuff i've done to my car, but trust me upgrade that radiator with a be cool or fluidyne. those headache you are having will surely fade away.

mattdel

yah, i'd suspect either a clogged rad or an obstruction in the cooling system...
rad is much more likely

elmustang5.0

how much for a decent aluminum radiator without breaking the bank and whats the best placeto get it?

Curlytop

i like brothersperformance.com they seem to have some of the best prices. they run about $300.00 and something. believe me it will be well work it. no more headache bro.

elmustang5.0

ok today i just tested the radiator with the hose and it flows good. i also went to get it checked out again and they said all the lines are clear and that it shouldnt be the problem. what should i do?