Greetings all! I am new to the forum and have a general engine question. I own a 1994 Camaro, and am having engin problems and am looking for some guidance. It is having a problem with overheating. I have had the radiator replaced, as well as the thermostat...and it still overheats.It is a random thing. I will go for a few days with no prblems then it runs hot. The engine does not seem to visably heat up , and there is no smoke or steam, but the engine temp guage goes up and i get a check guages light. My mechanic is now saying that it is a head gasket problem but i dont know if i should trust that, as i have spent over 2000 already on replacing parts. any help or guidance would be apriciated. You can email me at xspot21@aol.com ("") or post replies here! Thanks in advance!</P>


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What kind of oil are you using? I have many customers using AMSOIL synthetics, who are seeing a 5 -15 degree drop in temp. This will help for sure, but you may have another problem. Starting with a good oil can't hurt.



Kale

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Yeah it could bean oil delivery problem or maybe a broken gauge try that first. Let us know how it goes.</P>


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first of all who the heck is ur mechanic??? if it was a headgasket u could tell from coolant being burned in the combustion chamber, which would make a white smoke commin out of the exaust pipe. do a compression test way before u do any tearing into ur head,, that must labor $$$ would be insane, lol. so im guessing check ur oil delivery, since its only occasionally.

I HATE TO SAY IT BUT HAVE YOU CHECKED THE THERMOSTATE BEFORE YOU PUT IT IN THE CAR, I PURCHASED A THERMOSTATE AND CHECKED IT BEFORE I PUT IT IN THE CAR AND IT WAS BAD. YOU CAN BUY FAULTY THERMOSTATES. YOU CHECK IT IN A PAN OF BOILING WATER... JUST AN IDEA.

It could be the temp sensor is going bad or it has a loose conection. Try replacing the sensor.

Hey bro, check the dates of when these threads were started. I dont think this guy still has this problem. In fact I don't even think any of these members are even active any more. Nice archive find though.:) Something ever stranger, ALL of thier last login times are the same. Maybe this is the twilight zone and I'm the one messed up.