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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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well the last months i have noticed my engine running hotter then normal, at first i thought either water pump or thermostat. they both work and so now i'm wondering if the fact that i did my h/c swap about a year ago and it still has not been tuned would be a cause of this?? i also wonder if the CR is too high all we have around here is 93 octane...my CR is around 11.1:1...you can actually smell the engine getting hot while you're sitting in traffic...
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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When was the last time you checked your coolant level? Start with the small stuff and then start digging deeper. Good chance you just might be a little low on coolant.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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nope coolant level is fine.. i am starting to wonder if my ported maf ends might be causing it because my car knocks BAD now.. and it has been a few months since i did that..and it didn't overheat last year so i wonder if this is a possibility??
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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willing to bet cash money your MAF ends are causing the knock. MIGHT also have something to do with temp issues. Not sure on that though.
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