Well, this isn't an fbod, but same motor in my 89 cavalier.

Temp starts out fine then makes its way to 220* fairly quickly & stays there & will go above it if sitting @ a light etc. then, the fans will come on.

Also, it blew a rad hose today. It wasn't 1 of the larger hoses, but a smaller one. I put it back on & it's been ok, so far. What could have caused this?

I am gonna replace the t-stat. If that doesn't fix it, what else should I try?

 

cracked head maybe?

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3RD Generation Camaros 0wN your ***!

 

car drives fine & give me no other problems & was driving fine before I bought it

 

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