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11-02-2006, 12:34 AM

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EG-prince

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Re: temp gauge spike

is your radiator fan working? i guess that wouldn't matter on the interstate so much, but its something simple to check i guess. what mixture of coolant are you using? 50/50? because you could try like 30/80 coolant/water with some redline water wetter and see if it helps any??

11-02-2006, 08:38 AM

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Re: temp gauge spike

is the rad in ok condition or are half the fins missing from a 10+year old rad? Sounds like the heat is not being exchanged to air (because it goes down w/ the heat on).

11-02-2006, 03:04 PM

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Re: temp gauge spike

has anyone experinced this after installing an intercooler? cause it does block the airflow a little. but it flows through....i don't know.

11-04-2006, 12:54 PM

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Re: temp gauge spike

any other thoughts?

11-04-2006, 03:34 PM

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Re: temp gauge spike

well i never had any problems but if its only running a little hotter, that could be the case. what size rad do you have on what engine? and what size intercooler?