Hey guys,

I just finished a clutch job, everything shifts fine and stuff, but my water temps slowly climb to critical levels

It goes from 140 and then escalates all the way to about 215+ in about 3 minutes

my oil temps are normal

any help???

 

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What are you using to measure coolant temp?

The thermostat should keep the temp between 185 and 197F when warm. I use OBDII data for coolant temp logging, I have never seen over 197F but it reaches that temp many times on a drive.


Nevertheless, need to know how your measuring the temp first to see if that actually IS 215F.
If so, might be low coolant or air trapped in the system. It's quite a processes to properly refill the coolant system without inducing air BTW

 

i have a gauge into my koyo radiator

i was using cheap-o coolant so im going with some better stuff and flushing it out tomorrow

 

4 possibilities:

1. Engine full of air
2. Stuck thermostat
3. Fan not working
4. Blown head gasket