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Old 07-30-2010, 11:51 PM
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well i figured my engine was running hot but none of my gauges worked tested the temp gauge and it worked so i changed the sending unit now i definatley know im over heating when i stop at red light it goes to the red .. i dont have a radiator shroud but i ordered one off lmc should be here in a couple days ..i was wonderin if thats my main problem seein as how it runs fine on the highway or if i should be more concered about the radiator pumpin out all thhe coolant like i mentioned in my other post>does the shroud really direct that much air that itd solve my overheating problem?...on another note does anyone know a cheap place to buy tires i need kindas weird tire size a 35x14.5x15 if theres a good site for that itd help too..
 
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Without a shroud, your fan isn't really pulling any air to speak of through the radiator. That definitely could be your problem.
 
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Yea. When your moving the wind cools the engine. I had a bad fan clutch that had the same results
 
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I would buy a electric fan and put a 180 thermostat
 
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