Pathy Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I noticed while driving to southlake tahoe tru hwy 50 (really mountainy with steep grades for those of u that are not fimilar with what im talking about) my engine temp reached a little past 3/4 and would hold while trying to make it up those steep grades, is this normal? My second problem is that whenever im driving around town with my airconditioning on my engine temp reaches a little past 3/4 but if i turn it off it makes its way back to mid range. Any suggestions? i have no coolant leaks and just flush the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 How hot was it outside? I've been in those mountains, and that's some of the steepest stuff around in areas. Don't know if 3/4 temp is too extreme, as mine rarely goes above 1/2 on hot days with the AC on while driving hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 pour beer all over your engine block and air conditioner. It keeps me cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 ahahahah jk jk you could put a new thermostat that opens up at lower temps, which would circulate coolant more often, or make sure all your fluid levels are good. As long as the engine temp level doesn't max out, you should be ok, but if it goes above that 3/4 mark, i wouldn't drive the truck until it cools down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathy Posted July 28, 2004 Author Share Posted July 28, 2004 Could it be time for a new radiator, do u still have ure orginal one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Could it be time for a new radiator, do u still have ure orginal one? Yes. Bet checking to see if your T stat is working properly, or getting a lower temp one, would be much cheaper to try first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathy Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 after driving around intl fully warmed up, when u turn off the engine shouldnt the clutch fan still be engaged mine spins freely after driving around with it supposively engaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterHorn Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 sounds like you already found your problem ... if the clutch fan isn't positively egaging, you will definately have problems with the temp rising ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathy Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 Well i decided to do something about it so i went to the local autozone got my self a fail safe t-stat and a brand new fan clutch and new upper and lower hoses, put them in today, took her out for a ride and the temp didnt even nearly reach pass the half point with A/C on and beating the heck out of the gas pedal, and now when the fan engages it sounds like an airplane. Thank god that was a quick fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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