Got a question guys. Today was my first time data logging. And keep in mind it was a 100 plus degrees out and car was already heat soaked from a long drive earlier. But my IAT2' temps were consistantly above 160 degrees from the time I started it till the time I brought it back after about 15 min of just normal cruising. I also took it on the highway and temps didn't drop much. Is this normal? The car is completly stock no pullies , and stock air cleaner assembly .Seems pretty hot how can I tell if my Intercooler pump is working? or is this normal with the ambient temps so high?
IAT2's seem kinda high ???
- Thread starter JedWele
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Seems alittle high. I drove mine yesterday in the 103* heat & mine got up to about 140* sitting at the stop lights. That's the highest I've ever seen mine.
JedWele said:
It does not run full time.
lloyyd said:
+1
djtyau said:
They easily get higher than that. run the car to full temp and park it for 25min. Get back in and drive-off you'll be at 150-160 easily, especially on a sunny day. Once you get air on the H/E things cool down quick, but sitting for 25min with 190*+ coolant surrounding the I/C drives up the temps. Its probably what happen to JedWele, on a hot day the car has a tougher time bringing it back down, especially in light to light driving.
The I/C pump is set to only turn on after a certain temp, but if memory serves that temp setting is so low that only winter time conditions would enable it to turn off.
Yeah, I know. I was just agreeing with the 140 temp reading at the stop light. That is why I believe that a upgrade HE and/or a reservoir won't do crap for a daily driver in stop and go traffic.
Well guys I don't think my IC pump is working at all. I was checking it out today, and I haven't noticed fluid moving at all in the resovoir and I drove it around for a while. Anyone know how to replace the pumps and where thier located?
Bottom right corner near the bumper. It is really easy to replace. Mine did the same thing while I was on the dyno and to get it to work temporarily was to lightly hit it with a screwdriver handle.
JedWele said:
First check the relay, try forcing it on by shorting it with a peice of wire. When you do with the engine off you can hear the pump running.
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/f17/intercooler-pump-jumper-mod-14031.html
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djtyau said:
I agree, although running around the city with a couple friends hitting 2nd-3rd gear full boost pulls over and over again, it does keep the temps in check.
04CobraMatt said:
Okay, I guess that makes sense. I just had high expectations with an upgrade HE and spal fans. When I datalogged the IAT2 temps I noticed no difference when driving around. However, I didn't do any back to back WOT blasts. Maybe like you are saying that is where the benefit comes in.
JedWele said:
stock H/E... dunno, they dont have a pressure valve... I guess you would have to pull one of the hoses off the H/E to drain some fluid and maybe get the air pocket out, If its an Aftermarket it should have a pressure release valve you un-screw, air should push out first, just re-tighten when you see water start to pour out.
I had that exact issue when i installed my LFP.
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JedWele said:
I am telling you hit the little bugger.
Yep. Not hard just a light tap to get it going.
I tried tapping it , but didnt' seem to make a differance I mean it is running already just doesn't seem to be moving the coolant.
I did squeeze the hoses coming right off of it, and it feels like there is some kind of movement and when I crimp the hose the motor changes pitch.
I did squeeze the hoses coming right off of it, and it feels like there is some kind of movement and when I crimp the hose the motor changes pitch.
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