crazyboutwagons
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The wagon has ben starting to run a little hotter than before (190-195)degrees.
I replaced the fan clutch which helped on the highway(210 degress) now runs around 200.
Today I warmed it up driving around neighborhood for about 20 mins. I came back and checked temps with a hand held infared temp gun. the temps are as follow.
temp gauge reads 190
took temps with engine running
top radiator tank 200 degrees
top radiator hose 201 degrees
water pump housing 187 degrees
lower radiator hose 147 degress
lower radiator tank 145 degress
middle of radiator 147 degrees
I am thinking radiator is plugged somewhere . Will call local radiator shop next week and take and have them flush /boil it out. Next step might be new highflow waterpump I replaced it about 7 yrs ago I checked the old one it was a 6 vane which I have read is proper for the 383hp with a/c. I checked the number on the box for the one I put in. it comes up as a 8 vane which should be for a non a/c car .
My question is it worth the money for a high flow aftermarket water pump and is there really much difference between a 6 vane and 8 vane pump. Car ran before around 175 to 180 degrees. I just want to enjoy the car without constantly looking at the temp gauge my wife is now always watching it too.
I replaced the fan clutch which helped on the highway(210 degress) now runs around 200.
Today I warmed it up driving around neighborhood for about 20 mins. I came back and checked temps with a hand held infared temp gun. the temps are as follow.
temp gauge reads 190
took temps with engine running
top radiator tank 200 degrees
top radiator hose 201 degrees
water pump housing 187 degrees
lower radiator hose 147 degress
lower radiator tank 145 degress
middle of radiator 147 degrees
I am thinking radiator is plugged somewhere . Will call local radiator shop next week and take and have them flush /boil it out. Next step might be new highflow waterpump I replaced it about 7 yrs ago I checked the old one it was a 6 vane which I have read is proper for the 383hp with a/c. I checked the number on the box for the one I put in. it comes up as a 8 vane which should be for a non a/c car .
My question is it worth the money for a high flow aftermarket water pump and is there really much difference between a 6 vane and 8 vane pump. Car ran before around 175 to 180 degrees. I just want to enjoy the car without constantly looking at the temp gauge my wife is now always watching it too.
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