overheating (again)

[sd88supra]

Originally Posted by mrnickleye

Is it an automatic trans? If so, (mine), I put a trans cooler on using some brackets (Lowe's) about 6" out in front of radiator. I run the fluid into it first to help take some heat off the radiator.

If you have to idle for more than a couple of minutes, you should put the trans in neutral to allow the temp to go down.

Use a 180* thermostat. Use a manual over-ride for the fan, so you can turn it on when you want.

Cycle the A/C manually (turn on/off by hand) when idling too long.

Remove the rubber strip/seal at firewall, that will let some heat out of engine compartment. (it worked great for mine)

Also..........
I discovered (by lowering my coolant to just above the core in radiator and watching the flow pattern) that the water pump does not flow much water at 6-700rpm. Just raising the rpm to 800 moves a lot more water.
You could raise the idle a bit with your foot during prolonged time periods.

PS. my car never gets hot anymore.

mine has a manual tranny. and i do have an on/off switch for my fan. i do however need a new a/c fan. is there any way turning it on without having to turn on the a/c? and how much more heat does the engine produce while using the a/c?

also which strip/seal did you remove?

ill get a 180? thermostat. thanks.