overheating help
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overheating help
I searched, but, I'm still clueless.
Custom alum rad with twin 12" fans, wired in parallel to the left fan controller
The only time heat is an issue is when idling with A/C on in hot weather.
16lbs cap, no reroute.
Please, someone explain to me like I'm a 5-year old.
Will the re-route help?
Are my fans (fleabay) powerful enough?
Running 50/50 mixture.
Not an issue when driving, but, at rest, temp gauge climbs rather rapidly, and I've had coolant "releive" itself out of the lower rad hose.
I'm guessing the thermostat is stock, as is the waterpump.
But, I'm still clueless as to what I should start with.
Help the idiot, please...
Custom alum rad with twin 12" fans, wired in parallel to the left fan controller
The only time heat is an issue is when idling with A/C on in hot weather.
16lbs cap, no reroute.
Please, someone explain to me like I'm a 5-year old.
Will the re-route help?
Are my fans (fleabay) powerful enough?
Running 50/50 mixture.
Not an issue when driving, but, at rest, temp gauge climbs rather rapidly, and I've had coolant "releive" itself out of the lower rad hose.
I'm guessing the thermostat is stock, as is the waterpump.
But, I'm still clueless as to what I should start with.
Help the idiot, please...
Last edited by alik; 06-21-2009 at 08:50 AM.
#6
+1 more to diluting the coolant, add some water wetter and replace the t-stat.
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#8
Been doing it for years. Some people get fancy and wire the A/C clutch wire to a dash mounted switch. I'm lazy and I just pop the hood and unplug the connector. On the early cars you can do it by removing the connector from the low pressure switch. The later cars seem to like the clutch wire instead.
#9
i'm interested to see what works cause i have a similar problem. What gauge are you basing the temps on (stock or aftermarket). My stock gauge once got up past the Hot and yet the car was still running ok and not blowing out coolant and siezing up, and it only did it while sitting with the a/c on.
#11
I think that my guage may have something wrong with it because if you turn on the lights or the a/c the needle will automatically move more towards the hot side and move right back towards the cool side as soon as you turn them off! I'm goin to buy another gauge for more accurate readings.
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Details, pretty please....
No shrouds.
Will the fleabay fans be enough, or should I throw some serious cash in that direction?
i'm interested to see what works cause i have a similar problem. What gauge are you basing the temps on (stock or aftermarket). My stock gauge once got up past the Hot and yet the car was still running ok and not blowing out coolant and siezing up, and it only did it while sitting with the a/c on.
Usually, 11 o'clock.
Shroud?
Again, when idling in steamy (75*+) with A/C on (something my wonderful ******* of a track instructor [he's an amazing instructor, he just likes to break my car :(] insist on doing when we're in pit lane. I mean, IT'S A FRIGGIN' CONVERTIBLE, for crying out loud!!!).
Hot weather + A/C on full blast (well, 3 or 4) = needle well past 1 o'clock + (maybe) greenish water under the car.
So, the solutions I'm hearing (and than you all who responded, much, much appreciated) are
1) water wetter
2) disconnect A/C clutch (switch) (how, please) ?
3) replace the thermostat (with what range one?)
Last edited by alik; 06-21-2009 at 08:59 AM.
#14
I will tell you that our Reroute will have you fixed up in no time. We have seen people battle with heating issues and then they install the reroute and they no longer have them.
Visit Http://M-Tuned.com to fix your problem quick... Kit also comes with a new T-Stat.
Visit Http://M-Tuned.com to fix your problem quick... Kit also comes with a new T-Stat.
#15
But if you have a NA year look to the passenger side of the throttle body and you will see AC piping and a switch with a connector. If you unplug the connector from this switch the AC will not run the compressor. As for turning the AC on, push the button on the dash and turn the fan to #1.
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Done
Thanks, Larry.
Now, sorry for the stupid question.
If the compressor is unplugged, would pressing the A/C button and turning the fan on STILL engage the A/C? ('Cause that's how I usually turn the A/C on...)
But, with the compressor unplugged...A/C will work, just not as cold, I guess?
But if you have a NA year look to the passenger side of the throttle body and you will see AC piping and a switch with a connector. If you unplug the connector from this switch the AC will not run the compressor. As for turning the AC on, push the button on the dash and turn the fan to #1.
Now, sorry for the stupid question.
If the compressor is unplugged, would pressing the A/C button and turning the fan on STILL engage the A/C? ('Cause that's how I usually turn the A/C on...)
But, with the compressor unplugged...A/C will work, just not as cold, I guess?
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Thanks, Larry.
This Saturday will be the perfect time to test that. Auto-x with temps in mid 80*. Perfect opportunity to sit in pit lane and idle.
Now, if I don't overheat with A/C disconnected, what steps to take then?
This Saturday will be the perfect time to test that. Auto-x with temps in mid 80*. Perfect opportunity to sit in pit lane and idle.
Now, if I don't overheat with A/C disconnected, what steps to take then?