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Nov 4, 2011 | 05:24 PM

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LS1 thinks it's running hot

My 98' Trans am shows over 230 degrees according to the gauge. This is after driving 5 miles in 65 degree weather. I have the manual fan bypass switch but full fans has no effect. Checking under the hood, it just doesn't feel that hot. The radiator hoses are warm and i can touch the radiator without getting burned. I swapped coolant about 4 months ago to the green, but used the compatible stuff. I replaced the temperature sensor last weekend but no luck. The car is relatively stock other than basic bolt-ons. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

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Nov 4, 2011 | 05:51 PM

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Will it keep getting hotter and hotter with fans working..........? If so, stuck t-stat............

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Nov 4, 2011 | 06:53 PM

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make sure ur fans are turning the right way, this happen to me with my 1996 trans am back in 04,

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Nov 4, 2011 | 07:05 PM

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If you going by the heat when you open the hood saying "it don't feel that hot" Then there is a good possibility the thermostat is stuck.

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Nov 4, 2011 | 08:04 PM

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If its a sticking t-stat...put your hand on the head itself.....that sumbitch will be HOT!!!!!!!

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