sorry to add a new "overheating thread" but i've been searching and cant figure out where to start.
Last week i was on the highway and glanced at the temp gauge (autometer electric) and saw it was at 210. I thought, no big deal its like 95* outside. Within a few more miles i new something was up as it was climbing over 210 towards 220. I pulled over into the rest area and pop the hood to let it cool off for awhile. Managed to get it home without going over 220ish degrees.
I had figured it was something to do with the heat outside, so i took it out for a spin at night once it cooled down to the 70s. Sadly, once the car starts to heat up...it doesnt stop. It just keeps going until its overheating.
i was worried i had another intake/heat gasket problem but i changed the oil to be safe and its fine. here's a rundown of my cooling parts:
-stock original rad and fan
-mr. gasket 180* tstat (6months old)
-ford racing replacement waterpump (6months old)
-underdrive pullies but they've been on for 2 1/2 years no problem
-replaced the rad. cap today but that didnt fix it
now this is the first time my new P combo has been run in 90+ temperatures, but it continued to overheat even when i took it out at night in the cooler air. Coolant is fine, bright green and none missing.
i've had it suggested that my rad is getting clogged and not doing its job. It is 14 years old and i imagine it's pretty nasty in there. Is it worth it to try and flush anything out of it or should i look into a newer radiator?? if yes, which one??
edit: overheats on highway OR city driving after about 10-20 minutes of easy driving. no cats btw.
Last week i was on the highway and glanced at the temp gauge (autometer electric) and saw it was at 210. I thought, no big deal its like 95* outside. Within a few more miles i new something was up as it was climbing over 210 towards 220. I pulled over into the rest area and pop the hood to let it cool off for awhile. Managed to get it home without going over 220ish degrees.
I had figured it was something to do with the heat outside, so i took it out for a spin at night once it cooled down to the 70s. Sadly, once the car starts to heat up...it doesnt stop. It just keeps going until its overheating.
i was worried i had another intake/heat gasket problem but i changed the oil to be safe and its fine. here's a rundown of my cooling parts:
-stock original rad and fan
-mr. gasket 180* tstat (6months old)
-ford racing replacement waterpump (6months old)
-underdrive pullies but they've been on for 2 1/2 years no problem
-replaced the rad. cap today but that didnt fix it
now this is the first time my new P combo has been run in 90+ temperatures, but it continued to overheat even when i took it out at night in the cooler air. Coolant is fine, bright green and none missing.
i've had it suggested that my rad is getting clogged and not doing its job. It is 14 years old and i imagine it's pretty nasty in there. Is it worth it to try and flush anything out of it or should i look into a newer radiator?? if yes, which one??
edit: overheats on highway OR city driving after about 10-20 minutes of easy driving. no cats btw.