URGENT!!! my 95 stang is overheating and I have NO IDEA WHY!!

Rusty45398 · 11-15-2001, 08:37 PM

I have a 95 mustang GT and it is overheating and i have no idea why.. it appears to only be overheating when I am going slow...... when im on the interstate its fine.... any ideas????

tireburner163 · 11-15-2001, 10:00 PM

Is your fan working? Try replacing you thermostat.

Unit 5302 · 11-15-2001, 10:23 PM

Check your coolant level, and make sure your electric fans are coming on. If they are okay, there is a good possibility your thermostat is bad.

PKRWUD · 11-15-2001, 11:52 PM

Define overheating. Is the radiator overflowing? What kind of gauge do you have? What mods?

Take care,
-Chris

TEXSN95 · 11-16-2001, 02:22 AM

Have your radiator cap tested. It should test at 15psi or so. If not replace it. Alot of people forget that part of their cooling system.

PKRWUD · 11-16-2001, 06:33 AM

Clint is exactly right. That's why I was asking if your radiator was overflowing. A weak radiator cap lowers the boiling point of the cooling system, and allows it to overflow. It is amazing how many people overlook it, too. This is more of a spring/summer problem, though, which is why I'm asking you to define overheating.

Take care,
-Chris

11-15-2001, 08:37 PM	#1
Rusty45398 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	URGENT!!! my 95 stang is overheating and I have NO IDEA WHY!! I have a 95 mustang GT and it is overheating and i have no idea why.. it appears to only be overheating when I am going slow...... when im on the interstate its fine.... any ideas????

11-15-2001, 10:00 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Is your fan working? Try replacing you thermostat. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-15-2001, 11:52 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Define overheating. Is the radiator overflowing? What kind of gauge do you have? What mods? Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-16-2001, 02:22 AM	#5
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	Have your radiator cap tested. It should test at 15psi or so. If not replace it. Alot of people forget that part of their cooling system. __________________ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 64cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 105.7 w/ 2.22 <-- 284 rwhp / 323 rwtq

11-16-2001, 06:33 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Clint is exactly right. That's why I was asking if your radiator was overflowing. A weak radiator cap lowers the boiling point of the cooling system, and allows it to overflow. It is amazing how many people overlook it, too. This is more of a spring/summer problem, though, which is why I'm asking you to define overheating. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-15-2001, 10:23 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Check your coolant level, and make sure your electric fans are coming on. If they are okay, there is a good possibility your thermostat is bad.

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