I've had my 2000 QC 4.7l for 150,000 km (100,000 miles) and in July I
overheated on a very hot day on the highway. Turns out that the rad had
plugged tubes. I was surprised as I've had vehicles longer without
issue, and I'd had the rad flushed and filled in early 2004 (which was a
bit on the long side I guess). I got a real shock when I found out new
rads are over $500 CDN with tax!
Of course now it runs nice and cool.
I'm wondering if yours is just not getting enough water through the rad?
Hope not.
Rob S.
David Digney wrote:
> Question:
>
> If i drive normally(no hot doogin,or hard throttle)the
> temp guage doesnt go higher than 210F.If it in the
> 60's/70's,its about 195F.
>
> But if its at 195-200F,and i jump on the throttle,it
> takes a bit,and she reads about 220-225.Of course
> after a short while it goes back to 210F or a tad
> less.
>
> I never had this with my 3.9L V6.Is this just because
> of the extra heay put out by the 4.7??
>
> Feedback Guys...
>
> BTW,my Dakota kicks ass.Put down a 5.0 Liter Mustang
> the other day.Definetly way more power than the ol' V6
>
> David & Judy Digney
> Madison,Wisconsin
> Owners of "BLUE THUNDER"
> (00' Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 in Intense Blue)
>
>
>
>
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