great now my car is getting hot
06-29-2004, 03:21 PM
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I put an 80 degree thermostat in mine and it still creeps up to that line when I'm stopped at a long red light. At cruise it does stay at the first white line. I do think my fan switch needs replaced. They act goofy once in a while.
06-29-2004, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by RMills944
I swapped my thermostat for a 160 degree from NAPA. The car barely hits the middle when sitting still now.
I swapped my thermostat for a 160 degree from NAPA. The car barely hits the middle when sitting still now.
08-09-2004, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dales944
Mine never goes above the middle line - but I have the low-temp thermoswitch. No matter what the conditions, it stays between the 1/4 and the middle.
Brett - I don't know anything about your car personally - does the A/C work? If so, the "snowflake" will make the fans run non-stop, but that's because the A/C will naturally heat up your engine anyway. You could be defeating the purpose of running the fan.
Maybe try the low-temp switch? It's cheap, and easy.
Good luck to you. When you say "by Saturday" I'm guessing you'll be at the fest? If so, I look forward to meeting you.
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Brett - I don't know anything about your car personally - does the A/C work? If so, the "snowflake" will make the fans run non-stop, but that's because the A/C will naturally heat up your engine anyway. You could be defeating the purpose of running the fan.
Maybe try the low-temp switch? It's cheap, and easy.
Good luck to you. When you say "by Saturday" I'm guessing you'll be at the fest? If so, I look forward to meeting you.
Dale.
how much work is involved in installing a low-temp switch?
08-09-2004, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordon Olde
how much work is involved in installing a low-temp switch?
08-09-2004, 04:27 PM
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Oh and Cass, remove your thermostat (the big one in the waterpump, the one that involves the fscking snap ring). My symptoms were/are just like you describe. The car heats up to the top white line and sits there, no matter what youre doing. Remove the thermostat and either leave it out or put a whole new one in if you want.
08-09-2004, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordon Olde
stupid question--i'm having trouble finding it on clark's garage.. can you send me the link perhaps? thanks
http://clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/cool-05.htm
Edit: And I managed fine without removing the fan assembly. It can be done with the fans in with some creative use of extensions and universal joints, but it takes a it of patience.
