Hello all,
I have recently installed a 3-well performance radiator, replaced all heater hoses/radiator hoses, heater core, and put in a new 190 F thermostat in. I know stock for the 1988 is 195, but I figured a 190 would be better.
However, the car continues to run hot, hovering around 210 or 220. When it sits in stop and go traffic, the temperature steadily rises and will not drop down until I start driving again and it has air flow.
I assumed a radiator that huge would have helped, but it doesn't seem to want to stay the right temperature. Since the repairs, there are no more coolant leaks, so I'm at a loss of where to look next.
I heard it could possibly be a fan clutch? Or could my thermostat be bad?
I have recently installed a 3-well performance radiator, replaced all heater hoses/radiator hoses, heater core, and put in a new 190 F thermostat in. I know stock for the 1988 is 195, but I figured a 190 would be better.
However, the car continues to run hot, hovering around 210 or 220. When it sits in stop and go traffic, the temperature steadily rises and will not drop down until I start driving again and it has air flow.
I assumed a radiator that huge would have helped, but it doesn't seem to want to stay the right temperature. Since the repairs, there are no more coolant leaks, so I'm at a loss of where to look next.
I heard it could possibly be a fan clutch? Or could my thermostat be bad?