help for sunday

[badassfocus1101]

FDTT and any others, me and jake are going to with luck fix my overheating problem sunday, were going to tear into this bitch. so what i need is for u guys to list any things u can think of that might caz this thing to overheat.. thanks

[FDTT]

running lean
timing is incorrect
incorrect rad
pressure loss due to old hose/cracked tanks ect
blocked coolant passages
poor thermostat
clogged pre-cat


There are ALOT of things that can effect cooling in a car. Just start with basics and if nothing arises start on the more complex things. Inspect the cooling system in detail. Pressurize it ALOT and see if you can find any leaks, or swells.

Then work up from there.

[badassfocus1101]

the timing and precat can make it overheat??????

[FDTT]

yup
I have run into it from time to time.

The pre-cat just ends up holding alot of exhaust pressure where you dont want it. Then the block takes on the heat and its transfered to the coolant.

Timing can play a big roll in overheating, but chances are its a combination of two or more of these issues causing the problem.

[badassfocus1101]

thanks FDTT uve been like the biggest fuckin helper, but unforchantly with my luck its not goin to be that... but we'll find out sunday

[FDTT]

No problem, glad to help where i can. Never hesitate to ask, someone on here will know the answer to the question im sure.