2 Questions: 1 About Overheating, 1 About HeadUnit Adaptor

V1P3R · 07-13-2007, 08:04 PM

Ok ill start with the easier question first,

Anyone know where I can get an adaptor for the console that will hold a CD player instead of the stock radio? Right now I just have my headunit resting there. Also the headunits heatsink, at least I hope thats what it is, is getting hot and im afraid if it hits the wires it will melt them. Im already getting some slight connection issues from time to time with flickering/etc.

2nd and more difficult question.

Ive had my car for a couple days now, 1989 NA 5speed 190k miles. When I got it, it hadnt been driven for a year or so. Needed a new water pump which I replaced. It was then driveable, and after a tune up and some little parts here and there it was ready to go.

Driving on the highway I realized it was overheating after 20-30 mins of 60+mph. The RPms were at about 4k or so from what I remember, and the cars engine sounded loud. But I just figured thats how these cars run.

Anyways, I replaced the thermostat, then did the whole HG job which was a royal pain in the __. That still didnt fix the problem. Next I tried flushing the system incase of any air pockets/bubbles. STILL overheated on the highway. Radiator cap looks ok too.

Weird part is, it only overheats on the highway. If I keep it under 60 mph, it wont overheat. That is unless I drive it a little harder, then it will run hot. But when I granny drive it, it doesnt overheat.

Also I noticed, if I drive it at about 50-60 for 20 mins or so, sort of agressively, and then drop down to 20-40, it seems to almost immediately begin to overheat and run hot. It didnt when I was at the 50-60, but when the speed decreased it ran hotter, which may make sense since I was in a lower gear, but my RPMs might have been the same.

In any matter, im hoping this isnt still a faulty HG, im not sure what else it is. I seem to have a lot of problems with overheating since my other car which is a 94 Eagle Talon, also had a bad water pump and thermostat, and now needs a new engine due to a crack in the block.

Is there any opinions out there as to what I should do? The car drives fine all day long at low speeds, it gets me around fine and sounds and drives beautifully. The car does slightly burn oil, but not badly at all. Coolant and oil levels are normal.

Thanks in advance for any help!

07-13-2007, 08:04 PM	#1
V1P3R Intake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CT Posts: 40	2 Questions: 1 About Overheating, 1 About HeadUnit Adaptor Ok ill start with the easier question first, Anyone know where I can get an adaptor for the console that will hold a CD player instead of the stock radio? Right now I just have my headunit resting there. Also the headunits heatsink, at least I hope thats what it is, is getting hot and im afraid if it hits the wires it will melt them. Im already getting some slight connection issues from time to time with flickering/etc. 2nd and more difficult question. Ive had my car for a couple days now, 1989 NA 5speed 190k miles. When I got it, it hadnt been driven for a year or so. Needed a new water pump which I replaced. It was then driveable, and after a tune up and some little parts here and there it was ready to go. Driving on the highway I realized it was overheating after 20-30 mins of 60+mph. The RPms were at about 4k or so from what I remember, and the cars engine sounded loud. But I just figured thats how these cars run. Anyways, I replaced the thermostat, then did the whole HG job which was a royal pain in the __. That still didnt fix the problem. Next I tried flushing the system incase of any air pockets/bubbles. STILL overheated on the highway. Radiator cap looks ok too. Weird part is, it only overheats on the highway. If I keep it under 60 mph, it wont overheat. That is unless I drive it a little harder, then it will run hot. But when I granny drive it, it doesnt overheat. Also I noticed, if I drive it at about 50-60 for 20 mins or so, sort of agressively, and then drop down to 20-40, it seems to almost immediately begin to overheat and run hot. It didnt when I was at the 50-60, but when the speed decreased it ran hotter, which may make sense since I was in a lower gear, but my RPMs might have been the same. In any matter, im hoping this isnt still a faulty HG, im not sure what else it is. I seem to have a lot of problems with overheating since my other car which is a 94 Eagle Talon, also had a bad water pump and thermostat, and now needs a new engine due to a crack in the block. Is there any opinions out there as to what I should do? The car drives fine all day long at low speeds, it gets me around fine and sounds and drives beautifully. The car does slightly burn oil, but not badly at all. Coolant and oil levels are normal. Thanks in advance for any help!