Hello everyone. I was hoping someone would have a suggestion on what I should try. My 2004 Durango has been running fine, but on Tuesday it left me stranded. It started spraying anti freeze with no sign of a leak. I filled it with water to find it leaking, and the fan was wabbling. I was hoping to make it home, but it started running VERY badly. I had no heat, and I lost my belt, all power steering etc.
I replaced the water pump, which seems to have fixed the leak, but I still have no heat, and it sounds and ridesterrible! Should I replace the thermostat?

 

Did you overheat your engine? If you run without coolant your temp gage will not show a temperature but you overheat the engine!

 

KKG:

Sounds indeed like you may have done some serious engine damage. How many miles on your D? Since you have not mentioned the Hemi, I assume you have the 4.7. There is a specific procedure to remove the air from the cooling system. Did you perform it when you were done with the WP??

Has the CE light come on, and if so have you checked for any codes??

Do some checking and get back with updated info.

Worst case would be that you have cracked a head, or the block. Also could be a blown headgasket. Make sure there is no water or anti freeze in your oil. That combo will toast the bearings in short order.

Don