Grizz1138
Dec 14, 2007, 06:09 AM
I was wondering if anyone could provide some opinions as to what may be causing this truck to overheat. Almost a year ago exactly I took it in to have all the head gaskets replaced and have them machine the heads because they had started to warp. It was leaking antifreeze like a sieve. Well, it stopped leaking antifreeze, but now it has been sucking it down non-stop. I have been filling it almost every month since I have taken it in, but I have not seen any leaks.
This problem came up last night on my way back home, the Check Gauges light came on, and the engine temp was almost redline. Pulled it over and found that all the antifreeze was back in the overflow reservoir and the tube feeding from the radiator to the engine was trying to vacuum seal itself shut. I had no back pressure because I opened the overflow to see how full it was and nothing escaped as far as built up air pressure.
This has been a great truck, except for the heat issue.
My first thought was the thermostat. Any guesses as to how much something like that will cost to replace? Any ideas are welcome!
Thank you all for your time
Grizz1138
This problem came up last night on my way back home, the Check Gauges light came on, and the engine temp was almost redline. Pulled it over and found that all the antifreeze was back in the overflow reservoir and the tube feeding from the radiator to the engine was trying to vacuum seal itself shut. I had no back pressure because I opened the overflow to see how full it was and nothing escaped as far as built up air pressure.
This has been a great truck, except for the heat issue.
My first thought was the thermostat. Any guesses as to how much something like that will cost to replace? Any ideas are welcome!
Thank you all for your time
Grizz1138