Help! cooling problems

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cjames885spd

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Apr 6, 2004

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Hi guys i had to put a new radiator in my mustang, and it doesnt seem to be working right because it gets way hot, and i have to shut it down. I have enough coolant in there i think?? When it gets hot it goes into the overflow tank. I bought the radiator from teamradiator.com. There are a couple of rubber plugs that can be screwed in on the side, which didnt exist on the factory radiator.. I screwed them in tight by hand??? What is going on here? Please help!

 

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cjames885spd

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anyone?

 

cjones

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when does it overheat?? in traffic, on the freeway(over 35mph) or both??

 

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cjames885spd

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Its as if the radiator isnt functioning, just get warmer and warmer. doesnt matter what im doing. It goes up to the normal mark(middle), stops there for a few minutes, then just keep on going up until i shut it off

 

maddogg545

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Sounds like that new radiator isn't doing it's job. Did you do the install yourself? Are there any leaks in your hoses?

 

2001Saleen181

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Try replacing your thermostat. It might be stuck closed or clogged.

 

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cjames885spd

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Hey.. Yeah seems like the radiator does nothing. I did the install myself, but it was very easy, and there are no leaks. I think the thermostat is stuck closed. Im goingto go buy a new one this afternoon. I know it is easy to change, but Where is it? Possibly the thermostat quick working since there was no coolant in there for a few months

 

cjones

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cjames885spd said:

Hey.. Yeah seems like the radiator does nothing. I did the install myself, but it was very easy, and there are no leaks. I think the thermostat is stuck closed. Im goingto go buy a new one this afternoon. I know it is easy to change, but Where is it? Possibly the thermostat quick working since there was no coolant in there for a few months

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follow the upper rad hose to the front driver's side of the intake manifold. that is where the t-stat is.

 

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cjames885spd

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OKaythanks car runs great now.. Im not sure if it was a bad stat or i didnt have enough coolant in there.. The old thermostat looked okay, but i replaced it anyway.

 

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John98-4v

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Air trapped in the cooling system can have the same effect also.