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    So I got a probably stupid question I have a 2001 gtp grand prix im parting out and a guy is buying the radiator is it okay to run the motor just long enough to move it if I need to without the radiator
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    While I have never done it, I think it would be ok.. I would remove the Tstat and make sure the hoses are hooked together
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    Go ahead, you could run it for like 5+ minutes without a radiator. So long as the "coolant" temp or the block temp that you'd now be reading with the ECT sensor doesn't hit like 180+ you are okay. The oil will still be able to keep the engine cool for a while while you move it.

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    Yup, I've done it. I typically wouldn't run it more than a minute or two
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitch R View Post
    Yup, I've done it. I typically wouldn't run it more than a minute or two
    Okay that's perfect its a donor car anyway and the security system will only let it run for about 2 minutes before it shuts the fuel pump off
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch View Post
    Go ahead, you could run it for like 5+ minutes without a radiator. So long as the "coolant" temp or the block temp that you'd now be reading with the ECT sensor doesn't hit like 180+ you are okay. The oil will still be able to keep the engine cool for a while while you move it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iceman6669 View Post
    While I have never done it, I think it would be ok.. I would remove the Tstat and make sure the hoses are hooked together
    Okay I will thanks
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