Yup, threw in a brand new thermostat, bottle of water wetter, new hoses, new radiator cap, still overheating at 80mph with the A/C turned on.
SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!
What else do I have to look at?? My antifreeze mixture should be fine, but I'm going to have that tested to make sure it isn't all contaminated, but after that, what are my options? Aluminum Radiator, Headgasket???
#8427, "RE: Still overheating" In response to Reply # 3 May-26-05 05:17 AM by Jeff_99gs
FLUIDYNE.
Seriously, get the damn Fluidyne. It is $350 from RRE and 100% worth it. The hoses and caps and whatever was a waste of money. Before you go slicing up your nice bumper, pay the $350 and get the Fluidyne. You won't regret it. Also make sure you have two SPAL fans spinning in there too.
#8428, "RE: Still overheating" In response to Reply # 4
Are you still using a 50/50 mix? You will need to change that and use more water....80/20. Are you using DSMLink ot turn the fans on early? Are you still using stock fans? Have you altered your bumper to make sure the radiator is getting air to it?
_____________________________________________ Jerrome B. 1995 GSX - Race 1997 GST - Drive 1995 GST - Who the hell knows
#8431, "RE: Still overheating" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by Jeff_99gs FLUIDYNE. Seriously, get the damn Fluidyne. It is $350 from RRE and 100% worth it. The hoses and caps and whatever was a waste of money. Before you go slicing up your nice bumper, pay the $350 and get the Fluidyne. You won't regret it. Also make sure you have two SPAL fans spinning in there too.
Jeff, I knew the hoses and such was not going to help out, it was just for looks.
I'm holding off on the fluidyne, I'm not ready to spend that much money on fixing my A/C yet. And I'm not cutting up the bumper just yet either.
Could my FMIC be filled with crap and not letting air get to the radiator??
#8432, "RE: Still overheating" In response to Reply # 8 May-26-05 07:23 AM by slowmitsu
Originally posted by FlyinEsi Could my FMIC be filled with crap and not letting air get to the radiator??
Highly unlikely. I would personally be draining whatever is in your cooling system and doublechecking there is no oil in there. Same goes for your crank case and no coolant. After that I would be putting in a cooler thermostat (if applicable) and wiring the fans so that both come one instead of just the one. A clogged or damaged radiator can cause your symptoms if prolonged. I regular coolant flush isn't going to get out that shit in the radiator if that's the case. You're going to have to actually take it out and inspect it yourself, replace and/or upgrade if need be. Hot and dry weather require special attention.
#8433, "RE: Still overheating" In response to Reply # 9 May-26-05 07:48 AM by FlyinEsi
Dude, you rock, you registered just to reply to this thread!!!
Edit: Yes, I can understand having to rewire, but even when I manually switch on the 12" spal fan, it doesn't help at all.
Will be looking into the antifreeze in the oil and visa versa problem after this weekend, and if there is nothing there, I'm going to look at fluidyne.
