Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Fluctuating temp

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:11 PM
  #1  
SiL3NtXWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,760
Likes: 1
Default Fluctuating temp

I was on the way home from JUST picking up my car. The temp was higher than normal. I get into my town, temp gets higher. Pull over, temp gets lower. Fans have been on the whole time ( they won't shut off). Lots of coolant comes out overflow. On way home, coolant was around 200`. I get closer to home, it's 235`.

I already have a 160 therm. This started after i put my ac back in, but both air dams are hooked up.

I think my waterpump is going and this might be a good excuse for a new one? How do i flush out the block when i replace my current pump?

Iron block 408CI ls1.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:26 PM
  #2  
krexken's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
From: longview, tx
Default

The only thing that really goes wrong with a water pump is the seal/bearings go out and cause a leak. It should still pump as good as ever. I'd check the opening of the thermo in boiling water to make sure it's not stuck but it sounds more like your cooling system may not be adequate for your engine. Make sure your radiator and a/c coils aren't full of bugs and junk.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:38 AM
  #3  
SiL3NtXWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,760
Likes: 1
Default

I am going to give the meizure pump a try.

Does it take a specific thermo? Do i need a new belt ? Currently running an UD pulley.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 08:32 PM
  #4  
SiL3NtXWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,760
Likes: 1
Default

yup..
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:38 PM
  #5  
SiL3NtXWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,760
Likes: 1
Default

ttt...
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:08 PM
  #6  
SiL3NtXWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,760
Likes: 1
Default

Would a fucked up air dam on my ac condensor cause this problem?
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 08:10 PM
  #7  
WILWAXU's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 1
From: League City, TX
Default

Need to make sure you do not have a air pocket.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:30 AM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE