Sensor was tough to put in but I got it ..son went to work and it read hot when he got there. No smoke or noises.
On Sep 18, 2017 7:38 PM, "Adam Moffett" <dmmoff...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yup. On the Cavalier it wasn't the radiator cap but the coolant reservoir > cap that regulated pressure. > > I think it kept the coolant at 15 psi. Higher pressure means higher > boiling point, which means the fluid can transport more heat. > > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "Forrest Christian (List Account)" <li...@packetflux.com> > To: "af" <af@afmug.com> > Sent: 9/18/2017 12:25:38 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: S10 Chevy heating issue > > One additional thought.. I've had at least one rig where a bad/incorrect > radiator cap would cause overheating as the radiator cap in many systems > doubles as the pressure regulator for the system, and apparently system > pressure matters for some engines. > > Not sure if this applies in your case. > > On Sep 18, 2017 9:19 AM, <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > >> If you don’t have exhaust gasses in the radiator, it is probably not a >> head gasket. If you do, then follow up with a compression test. >> If both tests fail, it is probably a gasket. Sounds to me more like a >> recalcitrant thermostat. >> >> *From:* Cameron Crum >> *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2017 9:13 AM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT: S10 Chevy heating issue >> >> Be easier to replace a head gasket than pull the whole motor IMO >> >> On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: >> >>> That exhaust gasses in the radiator test Forrest mentioned is a sure >>> indicator. Better than a compression test. >>> >>> *From:* Jaime Solorza >>> *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2017 8:56 AM >>> *To:* Animal Farm >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT: S10 Chevy heating issue >>> >>> Yep... going have compression test done...we have another 4.3 in a >>> wrecked Blazer we could swap with 111005 miles on it. Might just do that >>> and donate Blazer to Car Talk >>> >>> On Sep 18, 2017 8:51 AM, "Cameron Crum" <cc...@wispmon.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I wouldn't run without a t-stat. On a lot of cars you need the >>>> restriction to give the radiator time to do its job. Sounds to me like if >>>> it was smoking (from exhaust?) when heating, you might have a cracked head >>>> gasket. It looks like you've replaced everything else. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Forrest Christian (List Account) < >>>> li...@packetflux.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> One thing to check is if you're getting exhaust gases in the >>>>> radiator. There are kits to test this. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sep 17, 2017 6:06 PM, "Jaime Solorza" <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> My wife bought a 2001 4x4 Chevy S10 Vortec 4.3 from sons wife. We >>>>>> knew it heated up a little...I replaced water pump, fan clutch, >>>>>> thermostat, >>>>>> had system flushed including heater core along with radiator. It doesn't >>>>>> heat up us as much...you can run it on freeway with temp at 210 >>>>>> degrees...once you exit and stop, it gets hot for a bit then cools off >>>>>> again. No detectable leaks, no water in oil...wonder if sensor if >>>>>> faulty...any ideas or tips...we want 4x4 for winter hiking season. >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
