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Fans dont turn on unless you turn the AC on

   
Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Default Fans dont turn on unless you turn the AC on
What could be the problem? Its a 96 lt1.

Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Thermostat is stuck closed possibly
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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What temp is your gauge getting up to, is the engine close to overheating?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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New thermo, coolant flushed multiple times, this is the 3rd time overheating and the 2nd engine in this f
F$&-;& car! No one knows whats going on!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Second set of fans and a new computer too.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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have you looked here https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02...ne-fans-54192/
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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How hot is the car getting? The fans turn on at 226 and 235.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Into the red...
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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I have looked there, thanks craby!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Hey guys,

Don't crucify me for asking, but have you hade the heads off of the block for any reason?

Keep in mind that while overhauling the LT-1 all actions are based on the old small block chevy rebuild rules.
 
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