Overheating Issues!!!

firebreathinv6 · 12-22-2004, 02:20 AM

I have an 83' with a 3.8L in it. The temp gauge is right to the end of the hot side when driving.I replaced the thermostat with no effect, the water pump is only a few months old and still working properly, at the same time that it is overheating i am getting little to no hot air out of the vents. What else could be causeing the overheating? Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

Fat0eknee · 12-22-2004, 04:30 AM

maybe your gauge or temp sending unit is broken

mustardjohn · 12-22-2004, 01:07 PM

No hot air is bad news. Something wrong. I had that once. Reason was the thermostat was not opening up to let hot water to the heater, radiator etc. I don't no how to check the theromostat or whatever signal it gets to open but my two cents is get it to a shop and find out. I burned up my engine due to this problem.

firebreathinv6 · 12-24-2004, 03:36 PM

Thanx alot guys...
it turned out to be a combination of the thermostat, rad cap and temp sending unit.....what a pain
Thanx for all the help!!

12-22-2004, 02:20 AM	#1
firebreathinv6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada Posts: 3	Overheating Issues!!! I have an 83' with a 3.8L in it. The temp gauge is right to the end of the hot side when driving.I replaced the thermostat with no effect, the water pump is only a few months old and still working properly, at the same time that it is overheating i am getting little to no hot air out of the vents. What else could be causeing the overheating? Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

12-22-2004, 04:30 AM	#2
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Overheating Issues!!! maybe your gauge or temp sending unit is broken

12-22-2004, 01:07 PM	#3
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Re: Overheating Issues!!! No hot air is bad news. Something wrong. I had that once. Reason was the thermostat was not opening up to let hot water to the heater, radiator etc. I don't no how to check the theromostat or whatever signal it gets to open but my two cents is get it to a shop and find out. I burned up my engine due to this problem. __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

12-24-2004, 03:36 PM	#4
firebreathinv6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada Posts: 3	Re: Overheating Issues!!! Thanx alot guys... it turned out to be a combination of the thermostat, rad cap and temp sending unit.....what a pain Thanx for all the help!!

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