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HIGGS85Z28 · 02-02-2013, 08:00 PM

k my 85z28 is over heating but the themostat is new any suggestions will help out greatly

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Ladon02 · 02-06-2013, 12:38 PM

Had this problem with my 83 Z-28. Found that the waterpump was going bad and not pushing the needed volume of water to keep it cool. Took me a while to figure it out since it was not leaking. Hope this helps.

lpar1969 · 02-06-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HIGGS85Z28

k my 85z28 is over heating but the themostat is new any suggestions will help out greatly

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Check that the fans are turning on.. in addition to water pump could be fan relay

POWERFREAK · 02-06-2013, 04:55 PM

Also make sure there's no air trapped in the system (especially if you just replaced the t-stat).

one92rs · 02-09-2013, 05:15 PM

if you just replaced the thermostat there could be air as mentioned above. loosen a sensor on the intake until coolant seeps out. this is the best way to get the air out of the system if there is any.

Cadaver Puncher · 03-27-2013, 07:10 AM

• burp the system ( get the air out.)
• check that air dam is is place ( small black plastic piece that always scrapes going into driveways.)
• make sure leaves and/or debris isn't stuck between radiator and air conditioning radiator thing ( forgot the name)
• check fan operation.
• replace water pump if it's questionable.

That should get you heading in the right direction.

WMCC Gary · 03-28-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaver Puncher

• burp the system ( get the air out.)
• check that air dam is is place ( small black plastic piece that always scrapes going into driveways.)
• make sure leaves and/or debris isn't stuck between radiator and air conditioning radiator thing ( forgot the name)
• check fan operation.
• replace water pump if it's questionable.

That should get you heading in the right direction.

I think You covered it all. I was going to post those same Items. from what I have seen the air dam missing and debris between the radiator and condenser are the most common problems with a 3rd gen overheating

b4z · 03-28-2013, 08:39 PM

On my iroc, the main fan wasn't coming on. Only the secondary.

Cadaver Puncher · 03-29-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WMCC Gary

I think You covered it all. I was going to post those same Items. from what I have seen the air dam missing and debris between the radiator and condenser are the most common problems with a 3rd gen overheating

Great minds think alike bro.

02-02-2013, 08:00 PM	#1
HIGGS85Z28 Drives: 1985 chevy camaro z28 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: coalinga, ca Posts: 11	overheating k my 85z28 is over heating but the themostat is new any suggestions will help out greatly Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

02-06-2013, 04:55 PM	#4
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	Also make sure there's no air trapped in the system (especially if you just replaced the t-stat). __________________ NY5thgen.com

02-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#5
one92rs Drives: 1992 chevy camaro rs Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: league city Posts: 21	if you just replaced the thermostat there could be air as mentioned above. loosen a sensor on the intake until coolant seeps out. this is the best way to get the air out of the system if there is any. __________________

03-27-2013, 07:10 AM	#6
Cadaver Puncher Resident asshole Drives: 92 Camaro rs ( not stock) lol Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: somewhere in Massachusetts Posts: 33	• burp the system ( get the air out.) • check that air dam is is place ( small black plastic piece that always scrapes going into driveways.) • make sure leaves and/or debris isn't stuck between radiator and air conditioning radiator thing ( forgot the name) • check fan operation. • replace water pump if it's questionable. That should get you heading in the right direction. __________________ Legalize the right to knock the sh!t out of anyone that thinks day-glow paint and underbody neon adds HP or makes a car faster.

02-06-2013, 12:38 PM	#2
Ladon02 Drives: Saving for a 2SS 1LE RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: VA Posts: 3	Had this problem with my 83 Z-28. Found that the waterpump was going bad and not pushing the needed volume of water to keep it cool. Took me a while to figure it out since it was not leaking. Hope this helps.

03-28-2013, 08:39 PM	#8
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	On my iroc, the main fan wasn't coming on. Only the secondary.