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'96 Dodge Radiator

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bcarll

01-04-2008 18:08:29




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A few weeks ago I had to replace the water pump in my 96 Dodge Pickup. I also replaced the thermostat while I had it down that far. All went well and it wasn't until a cold snap here in TN that I noticed my heater was not putting out hot air like it used to and it took longer for it to produce that heat. The stat I put in it was OEM 195 degree I believe. While under the hood I noticed that the bottom hose was stone cold and stayed that way no matter how long you ran it. The top of the radiator is cold also and the new cap I put on is cold too. I can even take the cap off without any pressure buildup. After talking this over with a friend of mine he said it sounded like the stat was stuck open so I put in a new one. I now have heat inside but still have the cold bottom hose and cap and no pressure in the system. Is this normal or am I overlooking some simple or major? BTW I am not overheating.

bcarll

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glennster

01-05-2008 08:13:05




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 Re: '96 Dodge Radiator in reply to bcarll, 01-04-2008 18:08:29  
look around by the thermostat housing for a small pipe plug type fitting. many of the newer vehicles have an air bleeder to get it out of the cooling system, especially if the coolant recovery tank is remote mounted with the pressure cap on it. it will get a slug of air in the motor and block coolant flow. if you find one, open it, add coolant and run the engine till all the air comes out.



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bradk

01-04-2008 21:05:01




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 Re: '96 Dodge Radiator in reply to bcarll, 01-04-2008 18:08:29  
Probably had air in system to begin with.Heater core in particular.In warmer weather,you'll have pressure.

I always run the engine at about 1500 RPM with cap off until t-stat opens and water runs through veins in rad.Great way to get air out,but it takes practice to not make a mess and hold the throttle. ~brad



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marlowe

01-04-2008 20:02:34




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 Re: '96 Dodge Radiator in reply to bcarll, 01-04-2008 18:08:29  
had the same thing bad stat



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dave guest

01-04-2008 19:59:34




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 Re: '96 Dodge Radiator in reply to bcarll, 01-04-2008 18:08:29  
Never had to do this but someone told me you can get airlock in heater. Easy fix was supposed to pull hose partly off, drill 1/8 holes to release air, then slip hose back on covering hole.



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david from mo

01-04-2008 19:51:35




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 Re: '96 Dodge Radiator in reply to bcarll, 01-04-2008 18:08:29  
If your heat guage is coming up I would flush out heater core , if not new stat is needed , new can be bad. feel heater hoses both should be hot could have a temp door problem if everything else checks out david post back



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