blocking the radiator???
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RE: blocking the radiator???
ORIGINAL: VWandDodge
Sounds to me like you aren't so good at maintenance yourself. The fluids are the first thing that should be checked/flushed when acquiring a used vehicle.
ORIGINAL: livinginh
Change your t-stat. Mine was acting the same way, didnt have any problems till it got cold, so I emailed the guy I bought the truck from and he told me he never changed it(still the original from 1997). I went ahead and got everything and when I pulled the housing off the t-stat came out in 3 pieces, it had totally rotted apart. And the antifreeze was like mud. Talk about someone not servicing their car. Put a new 180 in it, and freash antifreeze(Im good to -40 degrees), now warms up just liek it should and no problems.
So if your is still the original change it.
And yes when it gets to cold out, I use card board also, helps protect the radiator from the direct cold air.
ORIGINAL: shott8283
t-stat is a stocker
t-stat is a stocker
Change your t-stat. Mine was acting the same way, didnt have any problems till it got cold, so I emailed the guy I bought the truck from and he told me he never changed it(still the original from 1997). I went ahead and got everything and when I pulled the housing off the t-stat came out in 3 pieces, it had totally rotted apart. And the antifreeze was like mud. Talk about someone not servicing their car. Put a new 180 in it, and freash antifreeze(Im good to -40 degrees), now warms up just liek it should and no problems.
So if your is still the original change it.
And yes when it gets to cold out, I use card board also, helps protect the radiator from the direct cold air.
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From: Bett-neee
RE: blocking the radiator???
i think i just ahd air in the system... the coolant level was lower then where it should be.. so i toped it off and started the truck...shut it off and opend the rad. cap.. did this about for or five times... heat seams to blow nice and even now... ill keep an eye on it but it seems to be ok..either way the old t-stat will come out and a new one with go in..as soon as i get a chance to do it! thakns fellas for the help!