 A prayer to the engine gods, High Rev- High temp- whats the problem? |
 Sep 27, 2007 - 12:27 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 25, '03 From Sebastian, FL. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
So since my move to the mainland i have been doing a bit more fast driving (hawaii isnt really good for that). Hard to tell when the problem really surfaced though. When driving down over 70mph for 15+ minutes in the florida heat my engine will start to run hot. the needle sneaks up to the red, i put on the heater and the needle goes back to its home. At first i thought this was a cooling problem but the engine is running at 4k's around 80... which seems kinda high to me.
It only operates like this in the high speeds and if the air outside is 85+. I replaced the radiator about 18 months ago along with the pump and most of the hoses. The fan is kicking on. The thermostat has been replaced. And no-one here including our mechanic... can figure it out. Sorry so long but I'm hoping one of you guys may have run up on a problem like this and can help me find out what the hell is wrong with my baby  .thanx in advance for all your help |
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Sep 28, 2007 - 10:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '03 From Sebastian, FL. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
there is no problem in stop and go traffic... i have managed to get the temp up past normal under 70 but that was going fast with alot of stop and go with quick acceleration. I will check the hoses again and for bubbles but im not losing any water. Does 4k at 80 not sound high to anyone else?
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Sep 28, 2007 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(GT_silver @ Sep 28, 2007 - 10:00 PM) [snapback]599972[/snapback] there is no problem in stop and go traffic... i have managed to get the temp up past normal under 70 but that was going fast with alot of stop and go with quick acceleration. I will check the hoses again and for bubbles but im not losing any water. Does 4k at 80 not sound high to anyone else? my car does the same thing gets to almost 4 (maybe 3and a half) and sounds like its really revving high when i get to 80. i want to know what everyone else says too... it also overheated today. This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Sep 28, 2007 - 10:44 PM --------------------  QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)  You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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GT_silver A prayer to the engine gods Sep 27, 2007 - 12:27 PM
x_itchy_b_x you check your coolant levels lately? could be low... Sep 27, 2007 - 12:30 PM supra12big check ur coolant, make sure those no air in the li... Sep 27, 2007 - 5:53 PM 99GT Air bubbles or low on coolant. Sep 27, 2007 - 6:12 PM soulshadow If you have been using the 50/50 mix you should be... Sep 27, 2007 - 7:04 PM shadycrew31 I see you haven't replied yet. so I would chec... Sep 28, 2007 - 2:11 AM cHinaman727 Does the needle actually REACH the red?
I'm a... Sep 28, 2007 - 8:05 AM GT_silver I have replaced the fluid since because i checked ... Sep 28, 2007 - 9:13 AM celicamike My '94 GT does the same thing, and I would als... Sep 28, 2007 - 6:18 PM netrata You can always try investing in a Koyo aluminum ra... Sep 28, 2007 - 8:30 PM Bitter weird, i've driven long distances at high rpm ... Sep 28, 2007 - 8:42 PM
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