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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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I got a 1998 SS camaro and im running it without the thermostat will that effect anyhting. Even with the thermostat out im still overheating especially with the ac on what do yall suggest
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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air in the system or possable bad water pump
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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You need a thermostat, put it back in. Check your cooling fans, Radiator cap, fluid levels and for debris caught in the radiator.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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flush your system, drop in a thermostat and try it out.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Does it do any better on the freeway ? I would check your fans for proper function and the maybe get the radator rodded.
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Im going thru the same issue right now, so im going to replace the thermostat this weekend first.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Keep in mind that these cars naturally run fairly hot, 208-214ish degrees depending on the outside temp and driving conditions.
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