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Post by boosted87 on May 16, 2009 11:02:30 GMT -5
i bought an 87 turbo coupe t-bird it has a small overheating problem and i have changed the thermostat to a 180 but it still wants to overheat. i thinking it might b the cat but i was wondering if running an open down pipe would hurt it being a 87. i know that all my Honda people do it but I'm not sure if i can on my car?
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jet1
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Post by jet1 on May 16, 2009 15:34:22 GMT -5
I would put stock thermostat back in. Flush the system with a kit from anywhere just cut the heater hose and put the t in and hook up a garden hose. After that fill with the right mixture and add a good stop leak of some sort. Just make sure to follow directions. Check timing,also check fans, one on the drivers side should come on first. The other fan will come on if needed. If the second fan has to come on with the ac off there is most likely a issue. Gonna need to know a little more than just car has a small overheating problem (is there a over flow box,is it holding antifreeze,do you loose antifreeze,is the cap 16 psi,ectCheck your radiator cap I seen brand new ones that are defective alot. That little metal thing in the center of the cap should not be dangleing, It should be spring loaded..
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Post by Stinger on May 17, 2009 11:35:06 GMT -5
That's all pretty good advise, specifically checking fan function. You can remove the cat or run open dp to check.
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on May 17, 2009 11:36:40 GMT -5
With the engine running and radiator cap off do any bubbles come out by any chance?
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jet1
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Post by jet1 on May 25, 2009 17:52:05 GMT -5
If there is no air in the system (or leaks) i dont think so, but I am not 100% sure.
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Post by Stinger on May 25, 2009 21:19:10 GMT -5
You'll need to pull the cap and look for bubbles. They don't come from leaks, they come from a partially blown headgasket.
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