Do the t-stat at the same time as well while you're in there. Most
recommend a 180 degree tstat, unless you live in colder climes and do a
lot of cold weather driving.
On 05/30/2011 05:17 PM, ssevrenc@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Ted,
>
> I have a 2001 that had identical issues. Naturally it exaggerated the problem when towing.
>
> Once I replaced the radiator (myself), my temp guage has been consistent and barely moves when towing.
>
> That would be my suggestion. You might as well replace the water pump while you are at it since it will be completely exposed once your radiator is off. I also did that.
>
> Hope that helps!
> Sean
> '01 CC 4.7L 5-speed.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ted Wiegandt<twiegandt@gmail.com>
> Sender: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 18:42:36
> To: dakota<dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: 4.7l overheating
>
>
> I have a 2002 QC with the 4.7 and it was overheating on the way home
> tonight. At anything less than 60 mph it would run hot, at less than
> 10 mph it would go to the top of the temp scale. Running the heater
> on high helped a little. The engine fan was running. It had sprayed
> a little coolant under the hood by the time I got home. I could not
> tell where it came from specifically but it was near the radiator fill
> cap. Any suggestions? I thought it was probably the fan until I
> heard it running when I got home.
> Thanks,
> Ted
>
>
>
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