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Adam C.
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
09:56:36
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 Subject: 94 v6 gets hot 75 mph. what do i do?
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My truck gets hot when i hit 75 mph and above and i noticed it run way up on the temp guage. when i drop to 65 mph it cools right down.
What do you suggest. a new thermostat? I am low skilled but love doing things on my own.
thanks. I realy need to figure this out.
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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
10:05:47
|  RE: 94 v6 gets hot 75 mph. what do i do?
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i was having a similar problem with my 93 last year. i would check into the age of your radiator, if its stock like mine was, chances are it needs to be replaced. mine looked fine till i barely touched the cooling fins and they disintegrated. just take a look at it with a flashlight or in good light and try touching it lightly. but either way its a good idea to replace the radiator, coolant, and thermostat. good luck
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Woody
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
12:02:18
| RE: 94 v6 gets hot 75 mph. what do i do?
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I had a similar problem on my '94 Dakota (3.9 V6).I replaced the fan clutch because it was worn out,which did help some,but when I would drive on the interstate,the temp gauge would be about 3/4 over almost running hot.Just normal driving I was fine,55 & under I would say. But anyway,I wound up having to replace my radiator because the tank had a small crack in it.I found a replacement that had metal tanks on it,& havent had a days trouble out of it since. Knock on wood.
Hope this helps.
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
15:04:01
| RE: 94 v6 gets hot 75 mph. what do i do?
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Definitely check that radiator.
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Adam C
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
22:35:04
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Update.
I changed the thermostat, that seemed simple, in/out. but there was so little room for me to get the bolts back in . it took about an hour to put 2 bolts back in!!!agrivating, i took the gasket sealent and stuck the bold to the rachet lol it worked.
anyway, after that i found a cord upluged that goes
above that section and maybe it was a sensor problem without it. It shifts better now, i guess the sensor was telling it to shift wrong. it would always be reve'd up above 2000 rpms at the wrong times.
I think it's fixed, it runs cooler. 180 degree thermostat. I havn't had it above 65 though.
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tc
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2004
01:04:07
| RE: 94 v6 gets hot 75 mph. what do i do?
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I'm hoping that your problem is solved, but I have to agree with the others: you probably need a new radiator. they are available for around $150
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