Re: V8 Overheating

[Peter Sward <Peter.Sward@digital.com>]

Mine is doing 75 at speed and 90+ in stop and go traffic.

/Peter

91 V8Q 5 speed

PTDANIEL@aol.com wrote:

> I need some infor from V8 owners (1990-91 vintage): what is your normal
> running temperature?
>
> My 1990 V8 (74k miles) began overheating this summer: while moving the coolant
> temp was about 100C, but at idle it soared all the way to overheat.
>
> To date, I have replaced: water pump, thermostat, and fan clutch.  While it no
> longer overheats, my mechanic thinks the running temp. is still too high (and
> he now wants to pull & rod the radiator).  Current running temps: 98C
> (moving), 110C (idle).
>
> What can you other V8 owners tell me?  Thanks.
>
> -Paul Daniel



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