running really hot
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running really hot
is it possible to be overheating and your tach still show normal operating temps? the car seems like its running really hot, but tach shows normal temps. could the tach be defected?
i never see my cooling fan turn on, what to check for, fuses?
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Re: running really hot (father)
I witnessed this on a friend's car just this past week. Datalogging showed his car running really hot + his overflow was bubbling, but the stock cluster showed a normal operating temp. It turned out to be a cracked radiator
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Re: running really hot (father)
Yes it is completely possible. the stock temp gauge is crap... it will show either normal operating temp or Hot - time to get new head gasket. Do yourself a favor and get an aftermarket one.
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Re: running really hot (tilt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tilt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes it is completely possible. the stock temp gauge is crap... it will show either normal operating temp or Hot - time to get new head gasket.
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yikes, i may have a problem with my car too...
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yikes, i may have a problem with my car too...
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Re: running really hot (tilt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tilt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes it is completely possible. the stock temp gauge is crap... it will show either normal operating temp or Hot - time to get new head gasket. Do yourself a favor and get an aftermarket one.
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damn i knew it...
i have a cometic head gasket on there right now.
i dont know what to do now
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damn i knew it...
i have a cometic head gasket on there right now.
i dont know what to do now
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Re: running really hot (tilt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tilt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes it is completely possible. the stock temp gauge is crap... it will show either normal operating temp or Hot - time to get new head gasket. Do yourself a favor and get an aftermarket one. </TD></TR></TABLE>whats wrong with the oem gasket?
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Re: running really hot (11SECEG)
I was refering to the oem temp gauge. never the oem gasket.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 11SECEG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats wrong with the oem gasket?</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 11SECEG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats wrong with the oem gasket?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: running really hot (tilt)
hey man, have you done a compression test yet? have you done a leak down test? have you pressure checked your coolant system?
dont just think that its your head gasket!
what motor you running? i had major problems with my built h22, it was getting reallt hot too. the honda temp gauge is fine! wot engine management system you running/
search my mane for my topic on over heating!
dont just think that its your head gasket!
what motor you running? i had major problems with my built h22, it was getting reallt hot too. the honda temp gauge is fine! wot engine management system you running/
search my mane for my topic on over heating!
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Re: running really hot (Hondasi88)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondasi88 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so the reg headgasket is the best? or where is a good place to buy one
autozone or advanced?</TD></TR></TABLE>
honda..
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honda..
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