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  • Aug 20, 2009, 12:38 PM
    dolphins2804
    Overheating dodge
    I have a 2001 dodge 1500. In February the radiatir was replaced. Still overheating, we have replaced the thermostat, hoses, fan clutch, water pump and new heads and head gaskets. HELP!! :mad:
  • Aug 20, 2009, 01:31 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    That's incredible! Remove the thermostat and let me know what happens.

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    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post235973

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1365453

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1642158

    Did you purge all air from the system? Did you use a 50/50 mixture of automaker approved antifreeze and distilled water? Are you using the same Champion spark plugs that came in the truck?
  • Aug 20, 2009, 03:04 PM
    FaiWay

    You can test the thermostat by dropping it in water and bringing it to a boil and see if it opens like that. Sometimes a new thermostat is bad. My dad was a master auto mechanic, he used to test them like that, I would have to stand there and watch to see if it opened while he worked on something else.

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