overheating
overheating hey,
i just installed a 160 degree powerstat from hypertech. once installed, i used the hypertech power programmer to set the fan kick-on at 185 degrees. the problem is that the temperature gauge is telling me my temp is 270 degrees and my check gauge light is on. why would i be overheating with a 160 thermostat and fans running at optimal times and what can i do to fix the problem? THANKS!!!!
nokeman
i just installed a 160 degree powerstat from hypertech. once installed, i used the hypertech power programmer to set the fan kick-on at 185 degrees. the problem is that the temperature gauge is telling me my temp is 270 degrees and my check gauge light is on. why would i be overheating with a 160 thermostat and fans running at optimal times and what can i do to fix the problem? THANKS!!!!
nokeman
could it possibly be that my temp gauge isnt right, it says i was running at 265 degrees and the surge caps wasnt feeling super hot and i didnt hear anything boiling. any ideas?? thanks!!
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Originally Posted by nokeman
could it possibly be that my temp gauge isnt right, it says i was running at 265 degrees and the surge caps wasnt feeling super hot and i didnt hear anything boiling. any ideas?? thanks!!
(ECT sensor telling pcm it's feaking hot down here)
Might try replacing the ECT sensor.
i went out and bled the coolant system this morning and there were a lot of bubbles!! but once i finished that, the temperature was perfect...right around 190 degrees. thanks for all your help!!
nokeman
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One thing I've gotten in the habit of doing, is
drilling a small hole in the thermostat disc when
I swap in a new 'stat. This lets bubbles pass and
ensures that when closed, the 'stat "sees" the
true coolant temp (not totally stagnant water).
Just one little 3/32" hole won't hurt nuthin'.
drilling a small hole in the thermostat disc when
I swap in a new 'stat. This lets bubbles pass and
ensures that when closed, the 'stat "sees" the
true coolant temp (not totally stagnant water).
Just one little 3/32" hole won't hurt nuthin'.
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From: Live Oak, FL - in the woods where the creatures lurk.
That's all just weird to me. I've drained my system several times-never had any problems. Never had any "air pockets" in any vehicle I've ever done a coolant change in, either. Maybe I'm just lucky, or I know what I'm doing.
Glad you got it fixed, though!
Glad you got it fixed, though!
