2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Repair Question
Topics covered: Radiator, Coolant, Thermostat.
Mileage: 230,075 miles.
Mileage: 230,075 miles.
Asked on June 30, 2012
Cooling system issue
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS with the 3.8 Liter non-supercharged. Was sitting in a parking garage idling with the AC after 20 minutes looked at my gauge and saw it was running hot (almost at the red lines). Replaced the radiator cap as it looked like it was leaking, allowed it to idle for 15 minutes seemed to work okay. Started driving, less than a block vehicle overheated. I put in a new thermostat and it seems to run a little cooler but it still between 215-230 (Normally it would be between 190-205. Last year I put a new radiator and hoses along with another thermostat and two years ago I did a water pump. Coolant is new and I also did a block test (hydrocarbons) and that passed. Any ideas?
Answer
Replied on June 30, 2012
Are the radiator fans turning on?
Replied on June 30, 2012
Did u bleed the cooling system after repairs? Also check your coolant temp sensor.
Replied on July 3, 2012
Looked back at the radiator fans and saw that one was on and one was kind of spinning (not on though) traced it back to a short along the harness, Repaired it and fan came on but stopped working again. I replaced the the fan assembly (both fans). Runs colder than ever.
Replied on July 3, 2012
All right! One in a row. Happy to hear it's solved.