Coolant temp went to 240

[Stever89]

I'm still kicking myself...

My electric fan is on a manual switch. I've got to fix that problem for sure, put a electronically controlled switch in there. Damn, I'm an idiot!!

It was just idling, I was messing with other stuff. When I saw the temp up there, I switched the fan on and the motor cooled down quickly, no visible problems or anything else, still cranks and runs normally.

Anything y'all can think of that I should look for, change the oil maybe, or am I overreacting?

 

[Stever89]

btw, I'm the guy who got this notch for free, I've got about 500 bucks in it so far. I'll post the latest pics soon. It's looking a lot better, still need paint, but I've made a lot of interior improvements, cleaned up a lot small issues, and am planning on taking her to the track soon

 

[S&B]

i wouldn't worry about it. If it was a space shuttle i might lose some sleep but i have had my car there before and there was no issues after i solved the problem

 

[capri debris]

Can't hurt to change the oil incase it got scorched. Just keep an eye on it... the damage is already done if you did any, so I wouldn't worry about it. Over heating can cause many things... gasket failure, bearing damage, warped heads, burnt valves or rings. At most, for all the longer it was hot, I'd say all you did was shorten the lifespan of the engine by a few (hundred) miles or so.

 

[Stever89]

Alright, thanks guys, I feel a little better, I'll change the oil anyway.

Damn that was stooopid!

 

[f8tlfiveo]

I would do a complete rebuild...lol.. It will be fine..