Under Heating on my 5.9L
#1
Under Heating on my 5.9L
96 SLT 5.9 Mag
I have replaced the thermostat, flushed the radiator, viscous fan, and it has a new water pump as well.
During the winter, I could not get it anywhere near the 195 that it is required to make. I actually drained quite a bit of coolant off to at least make it half way up to 200. I can gas it hard, and really build heat to 200, but when I drive normally, it cools off. I did test the thermostat to make sure it opens gradually as it makes 195 in a pot. I am missing the dirt flaps on the left and right of the condensor and radiator, is this enough ram air to keep it from getting to temp?
I am afraid that my engine is building carbon, as well, the cat is going to get plugged
I have replaced the thermostat, flushed the radiator, viscous fan, and it has a new water pump as well.
During the winter, I could not get it anywhere near the 195 that it is required to make. I actually drained quite a bit of coolant off to at least make it half way up to 200. I can gas it hard, and really build heat to 200, but when I drive normally, it cools off. I did test the thermostat to make sure it opens gradually as it makes 195 in a pot. I am missing the dirt flaps on the left and right of the condensor and radiator, is this enough ram air to keep it from getting to temp?
I am afraid that my engine is building carbon, as well, the cat is going to get plugged
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#3
I'll scan it, but when I was running it in winter, and it was barely making the 130 mark, i was getting no heat from the heater core for the cab. I also, stuck a thermometer in the radiator, in March, and was getting no heat in the radiator either. I think it was like 110.
But let me see about that scan
But let me see about that scan
#4
I also, stuck a thermometer in the radiator, in March, and was getting no heat in the radiator either. I think it was like 110.
#5
I've only seen this 1 time. Twas on a '72 olds 350. Same problem, wasn't getting up to temp. The dude i was workin' for found out after much consternation n trips to the parts cannon that the block was clogged up in the water jackets. Only part of the block were being cooled n not enough heat was being transferred by the coolant that was still circulating. Try draining the block n then go for a full flush until the water blows out clear n refill with water n try again.