yea so the car ( 98 Z 24 ) is fine while i'm driving, temp stays at like 195, thats fine. but when i stop or if i'm stuck in traffic it jumps up to like 210 -220 or so, and when i pull out it sputters and i have like no power what so ever. any ideas?!?! i'm thinking maybe i need a new thermostat?!?! and if i get one.... i wanna get a lower temp one... i think i read something before on here about a 160 degree thermostat.... where and how much can i pick one up for?

thanks guys~!

Jason

AOL- QwikCav24

you do not want the 160 t-stat , you will have alot more problems from it , the computer is designed to run with the 180-185

it will run rich , causing bad milage , and your cat to go out alot faster


the best thing for you to do would be to do the cooling fan override and turn it on in traffic


also the temp going up is normal when your not moving cause there is no air flow accross the radiator

thanks for the info on the 160 t-stat before i did it..... i dont need anymore problems. and i understand the temp going up while it sits but then why does it have like NOOO power and sputters when i pull out, its almost like a i'm getting no fuel or something.... i dont know why it does it