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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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95 GT Runs Hot!!

Hey guys I have a question as to where my temp gauge should be, once the car is fully warmed up? I thought normally it should be at the mid-point, or slightly under, but mine climbs up to over 3/4's of the way. I talked to another 95 stang owner in town, and he tells me they normally run hot, but this scares the crap out of me. I don't want to blow er up! Can anyone help me? Is this normal?
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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It should never past the mid point of the gauge!Could be the T stat!
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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^^^ i agree, thermostate starting to go.
check for any leaks.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Ok, I should have added this on the original post, but the rad has just been replaced, along with t-stat, and had a rad flush done too, but this did not rectify the problem. Wondering if it could be something with the fan?
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Well if the fan isn't kicking on,that would be another cause,or maybe the water pump,but that is a maybe,or you got air in the cooling system after replacing the rad,and T stat from not properly burping it so to speak.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Thanks man, appreciate the help. I will be at the shop tomorrow, and get at it. Have to get the stang ready for summer!
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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I got a 94, it only runs maybe 1/2 way.
Either you need to put a 180* Thermostat in, OR you need to replace your Coolant Temp Sensor!
Do you have a air lock in your cooling system? this will also cause issues.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Most 94/95's have this issue. Depending on the miles you'll see a nice improvement if you burn a new computer program. Better fuel economy and runs cooler.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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what would happen if it never went past 1/3 . i cant get it any hotter .
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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check your rad cap sounds dumb seen it happen check and change parts water pumps etc. and it ends up being the rad cap cheap and easy to check/change



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