hmmmmm.. well, anyway by looking at the radiator cap if it's bad? or just
not bother with checking it and just replace it? Also, couple of people
suggested checking to see if heater core is blocked. Where is the heater
core located and how can I check to see if it's blocked? Thanks for the
responses.
Ken Allgood
97 cc SLT 5.2L
> I agree with the radiator cap diagnosis. Its a $3.50 fix, and takes 30
> seconds. If that doesn't work then chase the t-stat.
> My 2 cents.
> Tony
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 1:45 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Winter and no heat!!!
>
>
> > Seems a bad radiator cap (loss of pressure) would cause overheating, not
> > overcooling. Stuck t-stat in the open position would be my guess.
> >
> > Ron
> > 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > For modifications see my DML Profile
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Scott E. Stinson
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 9:39 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > Subject: DML: Re: Winter and no heat!!!
> >
> >
> > Ken.
> >
> > Before doing ANYTHING ELSE.
> > REPLACE THE RADIATOR CAP!!! This made a problem for my 1989 Honda, and I
> had
> > to spend 160+ dollars to find that out. I bought a water pump, hoses,
and
> > thermostat. none of these worked. Lastly I contacted a guy at my local
> honda
> > shop, and he told me to get a new radiator cap. It solved the problem,
and
> > my car was back to sunny and 85 degrees interior.
> > My dakota posed a similar problem to the Hondy, and I tried the rad cap
> > first, Know what? It worked. Try the cheapes and easiest option first.
The
> > radiator cap. Worked for me.....
> >
> > Scott E. Stinson
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