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Apr 21, 2014 | 03:14 AM

dnlhd28

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radiator problems

Having problems running hot and blowing water out of the overflow no water in oil or coming out of tailpipe any suggestions

Apr 21, 2014 | 11:23 AM

Johnboy429bbf

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Thermostat sticking or total fail. Vapor lock. Since you dont think its a head problem

Apr 21, 2014 | 11:41 AM

JayzDaddy

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+1 for the stat. For $8 its a easy try. New gasket is a must.

Apr 21, 2014 | 03:47 PM

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X2 on gasket

Apr 22, 2014 | 10:05 AM

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From: grant town

Another thing I just thought ofbit the radiator cap. You want a 17 psi cap. It just be that your cap psibis to low

Apr 22, 2014 | 10:11 AM

dnlhd28

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Believe I found the problem when I removed the thermostat the spring was not going into the head believe that is backwards

Apr 22, 2014 | 10:25 AM

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From: grant town

Should be up for open down for close

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