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Old 11-28-2010, 02:09 AM
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my engine temp wont get above 170sih sitting still, and when i start driving it will gradualy drop till i stop again. it had a brand new fan clutch on it, i changed the thermostat, still no change. i removed the fan completely just to rule out it was causeing it. what do yall think would cause this?
 
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Old 11-28-2010, 06:24 AM
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the gauge in your cluster could be a little off, mine says the thermostat doesn't open till 200* ... shot around with a heat gun to find it opens around 180ish
 
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thermostat still could be bad.
 
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Old 11-28-2010, 10:08 AM
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put a small piece of cardboard between intercooler and radiator. thatll let it warm up
 
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