Thermostat..

x8xViperx6x · #1 02-27-2005, 09:07 AM

Just wondering if a thermostat on a 1989 Camaro, is hard to replace/fix. How much do you think it will cost? thanks.

Morley · #2 02-27-2005, 10:03 AM

Should take 20 minutes and a thermostat costs about $5-$7

tcfco2005 · #3 02-27-2005, 12:31 PM

but if i were you i would order a lower temp thermostat since your replacing the old one. get about a 160

cuda_dude · #4 02-27-2005, 01:02 PM

the 160 would make the car take a lot longer to warm up in the winter though (if its a winter driver)

Morley · #5 02-27-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tcfco2005

but if i were you i would order a lower temp thermostat since your replacing the old one. get about a 160

That won't do any good. The fans are programmed to turn on at around 220*F so the temp of the thermostat doesn't really do much for you. Also, running at 160* isn't a good thing, the ECM is programmed to go closed loop at about 156*..so you may never see closed loop with a 160 in there.

CamarosRsweet94 · #6 02-28-2005, 01:11 PM

yeah, I was thinking about putting in a lower thermostat when I put in my new waterpump, but I was thinking and I figured that doing the thermostat wouldn't really help that much since once it opens if the temp doesn't go back under 160 or 180 it just stays open and doesn't do any good. Putting in a fan switch is a much better way to go if you wanna lower your car's temp.

russdeezy · #7 07-02-2005, 04:35 AM

They design these cars in a much cooler environment than I. When it's 99 degrees and feels like 110 with humidity, i swear I hear my 92 thanking me. It still rides around 220 in traffic. You know, this may sound off the wall, but a bad EGR could actually cause overheating. I won't bore you with how......but if you're interested (or have tried everything else), the EGR in combo with your temp sending unit and a vacuum solenoid controlled by the MAF sensor....... the emissions being "recycled" helps cool the heart of the heat (the combustion). When's the last time you've had an emissions test for an inspection? A bad EGR would show high NOx levels. Good luck!!

Rally Sport · #8 07-02-2005, 04:44 AM

Hey Russdeezy welcome to AF! Btw you brought back a WAAAAAY old thread dude, not a great idea.

89IROC&RS · #9 07-02-2005, 01:28 PM

yeah, we try not to revive dead threads, but welcome to the forum, i cant tell you how nice it is to finally have someone around who understands how EGR works, ive had many debates about it

russdeezy · #10 07-03-2005, 02:23 PM

I find things in old threads that help with new problems. Its the heart of summer and wouldn't the most common probs consist of a/c and cooling? Looking through the treads I notice that not everyone's questions are answered thoroughly and often don't point on any other parts that run in conjuction with parts in question. My camaro has 230,000 miles on it and has only had 3 parts changed....(alt,VATS key, & fuel pump). Not bad ehh? Now I'm having a little bit of a cooling problem (nothing leaving me rideless) and started digging for answers. In the process I figured I'd share some non-typical info that are often overlooked in lieu of the typical back yard mechanic salvation. I never thought I'd see a chatroom type response. These new and old threads help out alot of people that don't ask, reply, and respond...... I guess that's who I'm geared towards. The perfect running car is Scientific.

Rally Sport · #11 07-03-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by russdeezy

I find things in old threads that help with new problems. Its the heart of summer and wouldn't the most common probs consist of a/c and cooling? Looking through the treads I notice that not everyone's questions are answered thoroughly and often don't point on any other parts that run in conjuction with parts in question. My camaro has 230,000 miles on it and has only had 3 parts changed....(alt,VATS key, & fuel pump). Not bad ehh? Now I'm having a little bit of a cooling problem (nothing leaving me rideless) and started digging for answers. In the process I figured I'd share some non-typical info that are often overlooked in lieu of the typical back yard mechanic salvation. I never thought I'd see a chatroom type response. These new and old threads help out alot of people that don't ask, reply, and respond...... I guess that's who I'm geared towards. The perfect running car is Scientific.

Thats cool and everything but you really shouldnt bring back OLD threads and old is 3 months or older. If you want to adress the same problem then make a new thread and it'll be fine.

89IROC&RS · #12 07-03-2005, 02:54 PM

exactly, we are totally for people bringing up new information and helping out with a common problem, but we try to keep the forums fresh, with topics that current members are talking about. often the older threads had to deal with members that are no longer frequent members of the forum. So its kinda like talking to ghosts. but by all means feel free to start up a new thread to address anything that comes to mind. I do agree with you that the correct understanding and maintaining of a car is scientific and methodical, i was a gm tech for two years, corvette, electronics, and driveability specialist. so i get where youre coming from, but like i said, just make a new thread if there is something you want to discuss, it keeps things active and current members involved.

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