Author Topic: My overheating continues..... (Read 2746 times)

ClayW · « **on:** June 01, 2011, 04:10:20 PM »

I am running at about 99C consistently.

I have an M42 in a `67 1600 with a new water pump, thermostat and radiator. At the moment, there is no heater and I am confident that the system in bled completely.

Any ideas?

M5wanaB · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2011, 06:57:41 PM »

any check engine lights? how are you confirming the 99c temp? are you running coolant or just water?

DesktopDave · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2011, 07:38:56 PM »

That does seem a bit hot, but mine will idle that high in traffic. Fans are working, right?

Pressurized coolant has a high boiling point though.

ClayW · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2011, 10:28:56 AM »

99C is extrapolated from the reading on the stock 2002 gauge. I borrowed an IR gun to confirm. Will report back soon on the findings.

Yep, the fan is working. I have it on a manual switch at the moment.

monty23psk · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2011, 11:36:55 AM »

Do you have the fan clutch installed? Can't remember from pics. Also what Aux fan you using, OEM or aftermarket? Is it only low or high? I saw your other post about the AC. AC running will cause the engine to run much hotter FYI.

ClayW · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2011, 11:47:15 AM »

Quote from: monty23psk;104299

Do you have the fan clutch installed? Can't remember from pics. Also what Aux fan you using, OEM or aftermarket? Is it only low or high? I saw your other post about the AC. AC running will cause the engine to run much hotter FYI.

I have no mechanical fan, rather a 16" electric fan at full speed.

monty23psk · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2011, 12:54:29 PM »

A puller I assume if mounted between engine and radiator. I guess you need to confirm temp and then compare that to the middle reading on the e30 gauge, which seems to be normal. I believe it was stated in the other posting. Also make sure the temp sender for the guage is working correctly.