81 cutlass what kind is it

[81cutty455]

i got a 81 cutlass with a 455 not sure exactly which model it is since all emblems are gone its got the landou top title says model/body CP CCA help me out,also to let ya in on something its overheating i change the 160 thermostat to a 180 thermostat but she's still cooking and it bogs pretty bad when i hit the pedal in drive im not a mechanic taking 1step at a time its one fast car

 

[81cutty455]

issue with unknown solved

its a 81 Calais

 

[Brick442]

A few things to check:

-obvious: are there any leaks?

-Is the radiator clean? Make sure it's not full of bugs, dirt, etc.

-Check your water pump? Is there play in the shaft? Is the belt loose or worn?

-Make sure your timing is correct

 

[81cutty455]

A few things to check:

-obvious: are there any leaks?

-Is the radiator clean? Make sure it's not full of bugs, dirt, etc.

-Check your water pump? Is there play in the shaft? Is the belt loose or worn?

-Make sure your timing is correct

No play in it,the Rad looks like it might be the original..lol,i dont know how to check the timing i dont have anyone to help me with such a thing..i didnt have this problem till i went stupid mode and was racing up n down the street with it in like 85+ heat maybe i blew out the oil pump??and i see oil seeping through the valve cover getting new gaskets for those tomorrow for sure

 

[81cutty455]

A few things to check:

-obvious: are there any leaks?

-Is the radiator clean? Make sure it's not full of bugs, dirt, etc.

-Check your water pump? Is there play in the shaft? Is the belt loose or worn?

-Make sure your timing is correct

No play in it,the Rad looks like it might be the original..lol,i dont know how to check the timing i dont have anyone to help me with such a thing..i didnt have this problem till i went stupid mode and was racing up n down the street with it in like 85+ heat maybe i blew out the oil pump??and i see oil seeping through the valve cover getting new gaskets for those tomorrow for sure

im not sure but the belt maybe the wrong kind also,do you know how to check for correct belt?

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Welcome aboard! With the knowledge here someone will help ya get it figured out.

 

[81cutty455]

pics

ill try and get some pics of this toy up tomorrow along with a few of the engine not to impressed by the gold paint on everything sorta ugly IMO

 

[pontiacgp]

Rad looks like it might be the original.

start the car up with the rad cap off and check for flow once the thermostat opens....if that's the original rad I'd put my money on that being the problem...oh and in case I'm wrong I'm broke... 8)

 

[Blake442]

Even the stock H.D. radiator will have a very hard time keeping up with a 455. I ended up getting an aluminum one off ebay, and it brought my temp down almost 20*.

I'd also check your fan clutch. It could be worn and not letting the fan pull enough air.

 

[81cutty455]

Even the stock H.D. radiator will have a very hard time keeping up with a 455. I ended up getting an aluminum one off ebay, and it brought my temp down almost 20*.

I'd also check your fan clutch. It could be worn and not letting the fan pull enough air.

ok here's a big question for my newbieself what kind of Rad should i be investing in for it