1985 Chevy Caprice over heating

1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
90,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MAR5HM3LLOW
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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.
Aug 26, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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https://images.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.
Aug 26, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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MAR5HM3LLOW
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ok thank you. i will check tomorrow hopefully that works if not i will see you tomorrow lol
Aug 26, 2010 at 2:35 PM
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