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    Jun 10, 2010, 07:24 AM
    Dodge van overheating gauge problems
    My b3500 5.9L when towing up hill gauge goes high and then comes back down what could this be going on.

    Thanks
    Jerry
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    Jun 10, 2010, 07:35 AM

    Maybe your gauge is sticking and it could possible be your thermostat. Have you checked it?
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    Jun 10, 2010, 07:41 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by adam_89 View Post
    maybe your gauge is sticking and it could possible be your thermostat. Have you checked it?
    No I will do that its only happen towing or when the weather is warm .
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    Jun 10, 2010, 07:51 AM

    Check you thermostat and maybe oil the cable for the gauge.
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    Jun 10, 2010, 07:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by adam_89 View Post
    Check you thermostat and maybe oil the cable for the gauge.
    O K thank so much possible would the head gasket be a problem? also the water level is full not having too add water, and no moist on the dip stick,a tailk pipe is dry no smoke.
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    Jun 10, 2010, 08:06 AM

    With what you described there it doesn't sound like it would be the head gasket.
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    Jun 10, 2010, 08:09 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by adam_89 View Post
    With what you described there it doesn't sound like it would be the head gasket.
    Oh Thanks For that Will ck the firstt thing first you spoke about

    Have a great day
    Jerry
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    Jun 10, 2010, 08:17 AM

    No problem, you too.
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