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Old 02-23-2007, 02:39 AM
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Overheating Problem?

Well this is my first post in this section! I have a 96 Z28. One of the problems that I am having with it is an overheating problem. Everytime I get in some traffic or drive it a few places during the day I start to overheat! It is the worst when I get stuck in traffic, it goes nuts! It has an electric water pump and I am wondering if something might be up with that or maybe a new thermastat? But it does not do it when I drive it at night or am not in traffic! It will be in the shop next week. I was just hoping to get some suggestions on what it could be. So hopefully by the end of next week it will be a cool running freshly dyno tuned Z!
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Old 02-23-2007, 02:41 AM
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Do you know if your radiator fans are working?
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Old 02-23-2007, 09:29 AM
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Proper ratio of coolant to water?
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Give more details about temperature. It's normal for a car with electric fans to heat up when you stop.
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You have an electric water pump so the first thing you should do would be to check the fuse for your water pump. There is a very good chance that is what the problem is and it would be the cheapest fix.
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