This happened all of a sudden. Do you still think it could be radiator? I
would think a plugging/corroding radiator would be more of a gradual
failure.
Thanks,
Ted
On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 7:57 PM, M.B. <mailinglists@moparhowto.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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:
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>>
>> 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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