Sn95 guys!! My fan doesn't work correctly - Page 2

QWKSNKE · 04-12-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGDATOWN

the 160 stat was already in the car. And even with that low of a stat I can still control what temp it runs at with tuning of the fans. It just guarentees the stat will always be open. IF i can make the fans turn on with a lighter on the sensor than I will more than likely put a 180 in it, but the fans will still NOT turn on till it hits a ceratin temp either way.

yeah, typically fans will not kick on until 210+ degrees in a OEM setup and then turn off around 180-190 degrees.

BIGDATOWN · 04-12-2011, 08:19 PM

Typically, at what position on the stock gauge is 210 degrees?

BIGDATOWN · 04-12-2011, 08:21 PM

I let the gauge touch the L before I manually made the fan cool it down. I really hope the gauge is not that far off.

EHardy1971 · 04-12-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Don't go through a dealer. Check with your local parts store.

And I agree with the others 160 is to cool of a thermostat. Need to stick with a 180. You might burn your fan up trying to keep a car that cool during the summer and the heater will struggle on cold days to keep the car warm. I have seen people try to run a 160 thermostat during the summer and have overheating problems because the thermostat would never close, which will not allow coolant to stay in the radiator long enough to cool down.

Not to mention, you'll freeze your ass off in the winter with a 160* in there. Mine just barely gets warm enough with a 180*, a 3 row radiator, and an electric fan.

grabbinandstabbin · 04-12-2011, 09:33 PM

the factory thermostat is a 217. the factory injection is designed to run at close to that temp. it sounds like the ccrm or the fan switch is going out. unless you are running aluminum heads there is no reason to run a colder thermostat IMO. hope this helps

BIGDATOWN · 04-13-2011, 07:41 AM

I think I am fixing to invest in some aftermarket guages just to know the correct temp all the time!

93cobra1928 · 04-13-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGDATOWN

I think I am fixing to invest in some aftermarket guages just to know the correct temp all the time!

Wise choice. It will be money well spent.

BIGDATOWN · 04-13-2011, 11:44 AM

of course water temp is important. What else should I get?

grabbinandstabbin · 04-13-2011, 12:51 PM

oil pressure gauge

04-12-2011, 09:33 PM	#15
grabbinandstabbin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UCLA Posts: 68	the factory thermostat is a 217. the factory injection is designed to run at close to that temp. it sounds like the ccrm or the fan switch is going out. unless you are running aluminum heads there is no reason to run a colder thermostat IMO. hope this helps Last edited by grabbinandstabbin; 04-12-2011 at 09:36 PM.

04-12-2011, 08:19 PM	#12
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	Typically, at what position on the stock gauge is 210 degrees?

04-13-2011, 07:41 AM	#16
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	I think I am fixing to invest in some aftermarket guages just to know the correct temp all the time!

04-13-2011, 11:44 AM	#18
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	of course water temp is important. What else should I get?

04-13-2011, 12:51 PM	#19
grabbinandstabbin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UCLA Posts: 68	oil pressure gauge