So, this isnt too much of a why is it over heating topic as it is, what should I have checked when i replace the Radiator. The radiator is full of holes, so thats where the coolant leaks and then the car overheats. the thing is,coming back from a long trip I was racing another car for like 80-90 miles, maybe a bit more, and i did not notice that the temp gauge was all the way up, i dont know when it got to that temp, but when I finally got off the highway, the temp gauge was all the way on the H, and the temp was over 250F.i had to wait untill it was at arround 200 then continued on home, with the car running at about 230 the whole way (normal temps were like 160-180). what I want to know is what could have gotten damaged with the temp the way it got, and what should I check. the car is still running, as i am waiting on the new radiator, and i havent noticed anything wrong with it. Also, how hard is it to change the radiator yourself? Should I just get a shop to do it for me? Thanks!
Drain coolant Pull off feed and return hoses Remove upper brackets (Six nuts I think) Pull up on radiator.
Reverse for install - Simple.
Things that could get damaged EVERYTHING. Don't run long trips with a shot coolant system. The temp gets up enough, your oil can burn seizing the engine, you potentionally melt electrical wires and short out your computer. Give racing and long drive a rest until you replace the radiator.
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Mod List. Um WAY too many to fit on here. But the engine can handle about 800HP
Head gasket would be the thing that would be most likely to go, our even a cracked head. Heat is not a friend to our aluminum head, and the stock head gasket on our cars is crap. I had to replace mine last year, and it can get priceeeee. Most cars when having a blown head gasket will have water in the oil, blow moisture out the tail pipes, sluggish take-off and ruff idle, but for some reason not these cars (my car anyway). You will experience overheating but show no common symptoms of a blown head gasket. The best check for a blown head is after you get your radiator in (and to answer your question about is it hard to change out the radiator? No) and you have your radiator filled, crank your car to make sure your antifreeze/water is topped off and give it a minute or two, and if you see your antifreeze/water bubbling then you have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. This check works because a cracked head or head gasket is interrupting the deairation process that is suppose to take place in your coolant system, and air always rises to the highest point.
did u search aseclub.net.. or 2gnt.com? make sure ur fans are plugged in , they come unplugged from time to time, and it will cause to over heat real fast.. are you seeing any smoking from your exhaust? are you lossing coolant anywhere, as in u notice its not on the ground but theres less in there then what u had.. if so then HG problems..
possible probs: HG (worst case senario) fans un plugged the ones lissted in above posts
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