If that isn't it, Radiator Cap could be a problem as well
----- Original Message -----
From: <Tubamirbls@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Temperature Problem
>
> Hi Josh
> Sounds like a dying thermostat to me. While yes, a bad thermo can
just
> remain shut or open or somewhere in between, since it is a spring-loaded
> moving part it can be fickle and at will change positions too. If your
> thermostat has some age on it I would especially start to try to remedy
the
> situation by replacing it. Another part that can act strangly in its last
> days is the water pump. If the impeller is beginning to loose its grip to
> the shaft then it will periodically just stop pumping and spin around
doing
> no work. What's the last time you did a thorough flushing of the entire
> system? Any chance there are clods of rust and crap trying to plug some
of
> the tubes in your radiator? Your truck is getting up there in age now and
> faithful maintenance in its younger years needs even more attention now.
>
> Paul Sahlin
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