Ok, I got some fluids in the engine, had the fan hooked up (Only a single fan, I have it programmed to come on at all times). I let the car run for a good 15-20 minutes watching the coolant temperature from the water pump via PCM using data master.

I let the coolant temperature get to 224 and cut the car off, it was rising slowly, not quickly but I didnt want to take a chance. I have a feeling I forgot to install that sprocket that sits on the water pump to connect to the block.

I think I did but I dont know for sure, pretty sure I did. Anyways, my main question is when does the stock thermastat kick in and also how do I know if the water pump is functioning as it should? I had no leaks whatsoever.

 

I believe the stock thermostat begins to open at 188 F and is fully open by 206 F. Remember that else where in the system, the temperature will be higher than at the thermostat. Your monitored temp. seems a bit high.

I don't understand where you said " Ok, I got some fluids in the engine". If you mean you filled the coolant system, you may have air pockets to contend with.

If you think you left the gear off the water pump drive assy, you would be able to turn the water pump shaft by hand (or small pliers). If all the air is out of the system, you should see some flow to the coolant in the radiator.

I suggest you open the bleeder hole and fill the coolant system until it flows out the bleeder, then close it. Run the car for 10 minutes or so and then carefully open the bleeder until coolant comes out and close it.

 

Thanks, i'll give that a shot.

 

Yea, I would get the stoker out of there and have your fans reprogrammed. the stock fan settings and t-stat make the car run hot from the factory. So I would be too surprised if thats where your car is going to run.

 

I already programmed my cars fan to run at all times through the PCM. I will be replacing it with a dual fan setup, but for now all i got is one.