Re: Under-heating problem?

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Jan 20 2002 - 22:10:36 EST


Mike Styer wrote:

> Howdy folks,
>
> My name is Mike Styer and I have a 1993 Dakota V6 5-speed 2 wheel drive

All together now...hi, Mike... :)

> Just this last week I replaced my entire engine. After 215,000 miles, my
> timing chain slipped off and I bent all six exhaust valves.

Got any pictures? This sounds impressive!

It sounds like your thermostat may be stuck open, or otherwise not
operating right. For $5 plus the fluids and your time, I'd replace the
thermostat. It may not be the problem but you'll eliminate one possible
point of failure.

-- 
-andy
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