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dgmar59
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2005
13:07:23
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 Subject: Radiator or pump?
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'92 V6 overheats. OK on hwy. in cool weather, overheats in stop n' go traffic, runs too hot on warm days. New 180 therm and fanclutch. Radiator rodded 4 years ago, waterpump, 3 years old. Not enough circulation w/cap off and at temp (no bubbles either!) Frequent overflow from reservoir. Definitely not bad gauge/sensor.
How can I tell if radiator is clogged vs. waterpump failed?
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xmr
GenIII
2/21/2005
14:11:59
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my guess is your radiator is partially obstructed most radiator shops can flow test it to tell for sure. I had the same problem with an 84 d-50 after the radiator was redone. unfortunatly the overheating cracked the head which is how I became a Dakota owner.
'98 cc auto /Home brew cold air with K&N,Dynomax, Superchip Tuner, 1.7 RR,, F&B tb. NAPA cap and rotor, 3923 plugs,tps mod,relocated & switchable iat, 180 t'stat, Crankshaft sensor mod.,PVI,Ported and Polished manifold, bosch injectors,Black Magic Elec Fan, msd wiires
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2005
15:09:46
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My experience is that rodding doesn't buy you much time, I think your radiator is shot.
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JP
Dodge Dakota
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2/22/2005
16:27:42
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Definately radiator. My 93 w/125k had same problem, then plastic tank cracked. Put in new rad w/metal tanks and temp guage never moves off 180 now even with A/C on in stop-n-go traffic here in south FL.
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