e30s in 100 degree heat

[YosemiteSam]

I recently had an overheating problem as well, but I was at high altitude, driving up a steep hill, and it was more like 130. Would that be normal?

[stamar]

the e30 has a huge radiator as well as an oil cooler.

It is overcooled.

In comparision my toyota dolphin has a much smaller radiator and 6000 pounds. It can overheat with nothing wrong.

as a matter of fact I dont think Ive ever owned a car with a bigger radiator than my e30.

[mr.vang]

either clutch fan is out or air bubble.

[e30Villain]

My e30 did it recently, turns out I had a lot of air bubbles in my system. A good flush and bleed fixed it. It never overheats anymore but I still don't drive it on 90+ degrees because I have no ac

[Exodus_2pt0]

Personally I don't run an engine driven fan, and a I removed the A/C compressor during the engine replacement.

Now in the heat I hit my a/c button to kick on the electric fan on the condenser. Without it, my car hates the heat.

So, if you have a mechanical fan, then no it shouldn't climb. If you have removed it, then yes it will unless you have an electrical fan.

[slaterd]

Nope. Extreme stop and go traffic here in AZ at 115-120 degrees my e30 stays about 20-30 degrees below intermediate temp. Check your thermostat.

[dnguyen1963]

No, I have been driving mine when the temp was in 100s this past July w/o any problem.

[DaveNorCal]

I usually don't drive mine on really hot days but had to today. The gauge starting climbing in stop and go traffic and at stop lights. Is the typical?