phoenix1987

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I had a fan make a hole in my radiator tonight. My LS1 reached a temp of 260, but I shut it down fairly quickly. I would have to wait a little bit for it to cool down to get it home. It wasn't driven far, as it sprung a leak about 2 miles for my house. It does not knock or anything, but how hot does a motor have to get before major damage occurs? I am sure my Ls1 is fine, just thought I would ask.

LSXNV

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it would have to be sustained, running, at 260 before any real damage occurs. i wouldn't take a chance a driving it home though. use a tow rope or have it flat bedded home. change the oil before you fire it up again.

phoenix1987

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Its already home. Why change the oil?

What do you mean by "sustained"?

GOaT Cheese

Because it is probably smoked.

LSXNV

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sustained would mean to continue driving while the temp needle was pegged. and change the oil in case it got a little hot and broke down. cheap insurance there.

waldershrek

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I think you're alright. Like he said, it's not like you kept driving it with the needle pegged. Change the oil, get a new radiator and flush it, fill it and back on the road!