Heating and Engine Operating Temp Issues

horse with no name · 02-06-2009, 04:17 PM

I replaced the old Thermostat with another stock unit (195 degree). I did not drill a small hole, should I have? Also,the temp gauge is working, but the car is not getting above 150 degrees, which is okay, I guess.

The heater performance is okay, but it does not blow as hot as it use to.. I am wondering if the heater core is source of all the problems...

Thoughts?

USMC302 · 02-18-2009, 10:31 AM

The small hole helps. You temps should be getting more than 150 unless it's -5 outside. It should warm up to 180 at least for an optimal running temp.

02-06-2009, 04:17 PM	#1
horse with no name Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Washington Posts: 31	Re: Heating and Engine Operating Temp Issues I replaced the old Thermostat with another stock unit (195 degree). I did not drill a small hole, should I have? Also,the temp gauge is working, but the car is not getting above 150 degrees, which is okay, I guess. The heater performance is okay, but it does not blow as hot as it use to.. I am wondering if the heater core is source of all the problems... Thoughts?

02-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#2
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Heating and Engine Operating Temp Issues The small hole helps. You temps should be getting more than 150 unless it's -5 outside. It should warm up to 180 at least for an optimal running temp. __________________

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