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v8 t-stat, what else should i check |
smrz914 |
Dec 25 2003, 06:55 PM
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Soon to be brightening the life of the person behind you. Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Pleasant Hill, CA or Chico, CA Member No.: 596 |
So i took my t-stat out and put 3 1/8" holes in it. Anything i can/should chech while i'm in there?
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John2kx |
Dec 29 2003, 03:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
Paul,
As a reference, my fans turn on at 179.6F and off at 170F, as measured from a probe in radiator. Engine temperature when this occurs (as measured from a probe in intake), fans come on a little over 180F and off a little under 180F. You might have your fans coming on a little too late and suffering from a snowball effect where your system can never catch up. FYI, my fans don't kick in unless at idle or in bumper to bumper traffic.......never while car is continuously moving at any speed above about 30 mph. I've never seen high temps. (260F) at idle. This is where your making the least amount of heat in engine. Allow the fans to run manually at idle (prior to reaching 160F or so) and see what happens. What size is hole in front of radiator/bumper? How is air escaping front hood area? Is outlet opening(s) twice the size of inlet? John |
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