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Pampered-Z · 02-10-2009, 09:15 AM

Definitely need to verify the fans are coming on.

I'd suggest removing the thermostat and then run the car with the rad cap off to verify the coolant is flowing. If not you should have the radiator cleaned (cored). As the engine heats up pay close attention to the hoses, sometimes when hoses get old or are defective they will collaps when hot, stopping the flow.

If you're seeing bubbles in the radiator before the engine gets real hot then you have something seriously wrong.

Be careful, if the engine is overheating that badly it can spew boiling coolant out!

02-10-2009, 09:15 AM	#17
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Definitely need to verify the fans are coming on. I'd suggest removing the thermostat and then run the car with the rad cap off to verify the coolant is flowing. If not you should have the radiator cleaned (cored). As the engine heats up pay close attention to the hoses, sometimes when hoses get old or are defective they will collaps when hot, stopping the flow. If you're seeing bubbles in the radiator before the engine gets real hot then you have something seriously wrong. Be careful, if the engine is overheating that badly it can spew boiling coolant out! __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!