Where is the water temperature port on a GM LS?
For water temperature, there is a port located on the right side (passenger side) of the engine, in the cylinder head, past the last exhaust port (closest to the firewall / flywheel).
What does temp Guage mean on 2005 VZ Calais?
View Full Version : Temp guage says overheating, but car not? My 2005 VZ calais was a erratic temp guage. It will tell me it is overheating, and the warning in dash reads engine temp hot….. but i lift bonnet and not heat or steam, and the overflow bottle coolant is normal temp…
When does the guage go up or down?
The guage will then swing up and down rapidly (say 1-2 seconds to go from almost red (top) to half…..) This has happend a few times, we put it on a code reader, but nothing was detected. I understand it may be the sensor or switch?
Is the temp warning light on on my car?
Even on a cool day it might shoot up to hot, the temp warning light and buzzer goes on, but then after a minute it will go quickly back down to the proper temp. The thermostat’s only a few years old.
For water temperature, there is a port located on the right side (passenger side) of the engine, in the cylinder head, past the last exhaust port (closest to the firewall / flywheel).
Where to put the temp sensor on a Chevy Nova?
I put the temp sensor in the head. On a cool 50 or 60 degree day, the temp gauge would climb up to 240 degrees and it made me very nervous. I called my engine builder and told him it was running hot.
Where to not to install a temp probe?
Where not to install a temp probe is at the back of the intake manifold. Although you may find a plugged hole there the coolant is stagnant because there is no crossover flow.
What causes a GM torque converter to lock up?
Most of the time it is a stuck Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid, but this is not the only cause of this problem. General Motors has issued a few Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) relating to this problem. There is also a specific diagnostic procedure to determine the exact cause of the TCC problem.
Is the Mercury Grand Marquis a police car?
Fortunately, the Marquis’ ping-pong table hood and aircraft-carrier rear deck survive into the new millennium, while its broad shoulders continue to evoke memories of Officer Badass. Although the Marquis’ police-a-like shape sends shivers down the spines of Boy Racers, the car’s basic design is wildly inoffensive.
Is the Mercury crate engine a turn key?
From the story: Mercury is selling this crate engine as a turn-key product, including a fully tuned ECU and wiring harness. It even comes with the front end drive components such as the alternator, AC pump, pulleys, belts and all necessary brackets.
What kind of engine does Mercury Racing use?
What Mercury did was take an LS7 V8 crate motor from GM and give it new set of Mercury Racing designed, Edelbrock cast, aluminum DOHC four-valve cylinder heads, according to the company’s website.
What’s the RPM on a Mercury 115 EFI?
My mercury 115 EFI four stroke develops an engine miss at around 5000 rpm. The rpm drops approx 200 to 400 rpm. This miss comes and goes.
What’s the name of the new LS7 engine?
It’s called the SB4 7.0 and now makes 750 horsepower, which is a 245-HP jump over the 505 HP the original LS7 advertises, all without the help of turbos or superchargers. It redlines at 8,000 rpm and has a 11.7:1 compression ratio. On 91 octane fuel, no less. You can also get a fully tuned ECU with this engine, according to Driving Line.