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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MyLittlePony" data-source="post: 742222" data-attributes="member: 11359">There are radiator caps that have gauges on them that tell you how hot the coolant temp is. This is what your factory gauges read. This would be a quick trouble shoot to see if your gauges are wrong or not, without having to cut and wire in aftermarket gauges (unless you just want them). Once you know if your gauge is accurate we can troubleshoot further. I would definitely had gotten a new thermostat though since they can stick. A fail safe thermostat would ensure that coolant always flows, should it fail. Why do you think theres an o2 problem? An o2 problem would throw a code, typically on these cars the code means the sensors bad. But if the car thinks its running lean or rich, it will adjust the fuel amount, which messes with your air mixture, and other such mechanical nonsense, but I really dont think its an 02 problem because if the sensor was bad, youd be running rich or lean simply because the computer told it to.Looks like the GTS found a loving home with a great new owner. The condition of the rotors, air filter, and oil shows the type of neglect and abuse this poor cars has received. Everything you do, may not fix the main issue youre after, but help with another that is or will occur. Here are some additional thing that I suggest doing considering the cars poor history: new spark plugs and spark plug wires, and sea foamAs for the brakes, I would put some miles on the car, if the car is safe anyway. If the noise doesnt go away the rotor can be resurfaced. But its such a PITA to remove and install yourself that you may as well upgrade if your budget allows. Ae you sure the pads are new? because thin pads take longer to compress. Also, if its too thin, you could be grinding metal to metal which not only produces such a noise, but can damage your rim. Also check the brake fluid. Either theres air in there, you need more fluid, or the guy never changed it, because who really does, especially if you dont change your oil or air filter.</blockquote>