its a1995 camero 3.4 v6
Car overheating while it idles changed fan motor,relayswitch,thermostat and waterpump whats next?
First make sure some trash hasn't logged itself in front of the radiator, those radiators are on a strange angle and can attract debri. If nothing is there, I would go to a shop and have the cooling system pressure tested.
Car overheating while it idles changed fan motor,relayswitch,thermostat and waterpump whats next?
hey! thats the same car i have! (except mines a firebird!!! and i love it!) change your radiator. its probably clogged up. they're made of plastic so most radiator repair shops don't do repairs on these type. there is a really good place to get radiators in Gardena, CA (or Carson) called SELLA COOLING SYSTEMS dial information for the number. (this is some really good info i'm giving you bro. and sella sells to the public) you're radiator will cost you about $60.00 to $80.00 w/ a lifetime guarentee! got to help out my fellow gm buddies! good luck bro. oh yeah, ythey should be able to ship that to you U.P.S.
the next thing would be the radiator.. its better to trouble shoot before replacing good components see if the coolant is flowing.. make sure the thermostat is not rated too high.. if you live in an area that does not get too cold, you can remove the thermostat all together. because if it was installed backwards then overheat will occur in idle. and installing backward is easy to do if your not paying attention.
Two other things you might check. Flush your radiator to rid the system of air pockets. Check the condition of the radiator cap, if it is wore you will have problems building pressure to circulate coolant.
The radiator is next.
Check that the fan motor comes on when it gets to about 200 degrees or so . It should come on through means of a temp. sensor. and a relay. Start the Eng. remove the raid. cap while Eng. is cold. Let run with the cap off until the thermostat opens you should see the water flowing inside the radiator.If not flowing there is a restriction, could be a stopped up radiator or defective thermostat or a hose that is collapsing. They sell a kit that you can test for exhaust inside the cooling system. This would mean a cracked head or blown head gasket. Check the oil for signs of water.It will look milky in color.good luck
check your hoses and replace the radiator
Lots of good advice here. I can only add that i have had a similar problem, 1st time it was a bad hose, second time, the fan didn't come on at the right temp. Finally, do you have heat? A plugged heater core could do it to. A flush is highly recommended. Best Wish's, hope you find the problem.
