overheating after new radiator, thermostat and hoses.
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Well I tested the thermostat today on the stove and it worked fine. I purchased a water pump. When I took the old one off I realized that must be the final problem. No fins left...looks like a house fan. My only problem now is loosening the threads of the hose that goes into the water pump. Does it have reverse threads or anything? I put liquid wrench on to soak overnight.
Thanks everyone for the input.
Thanks everyone for the input.
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I don't know what brand but it's off the shelf at Oreillys. I didn't have the energy to go the dealership today but I at least tested it.
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It just means that there is air behind the stat. This usually won't allow the stat to open (can't sense the temp of the coolant, since it is in contact with air and not coolant).
To the OP: glad you found the cause. Let us know how things work when the new pump is in place. The tube can be purchased from aftermarket sources, or you can use a brass nipple and a little bit longer heater hose.
To the OP: glad you found the cause. Let us know how things work when the new pump is in place. The tube can be purchased from aftermarket sources, or you can use a brass nipple and a little bit longer heater hose.
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Thanks for the help everyone. Got the new water pump in today... used the black stuff for both my water pump gasket and thermo gasket along with a torque wrench and it's completely leak free and holding at a steady 110.
Now if only my transmission will hold out.....
Ned
Now if only my transmission will hold out.....
Ned
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