Originally posted by loggerbomb:
SSooooo Im wondering if maybe because i took off the rad shield (big plastic peice underneath engine) and never put it back on could contribute to this?



I'm also wondering if that is hurting things. I put in a 180 thermostat and totally flushed my system last year only to have the same or hotter readings. I never really thought that not having the plastic piece could be causing the problem. It makes sense though. It's easier for the air to go in through the front of the bumper and just dump out the bottom before the radiator.

Does everyone here that is having problems have that piece removed?

BP

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