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1985 Chevy Caprice over heating

Tiny
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  • 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
My car has an over heating issue, but not while I'm driving. Only when for example I'm sitting at a traffic light does the heat gage start to go into the red zone. When I'm driving my car is fine. I changed the theromostat thinking that may be the issue but that didn't solve my problem. Do you know what might be the cause? I believe it may be the water pump.
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010 AT 8:54 PM

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Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_1985_chevy_caprice_fan_test_1.jpg


Sound's like you have a bad thermal fan clutch since it only overheats when your not moving.I posted how you test the fan clutch.
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010 AT 9:22 PM
Tiny
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Ok thank you. I will check tomorrow hopefully that works if not I will see you tomorrow lol
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010 AT 9:35 PM

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