Well, 95 C is right about 200 F..... so, I am thinkin' thats runnin' a bit hot.

 

Water pump is probably the culprit now that I switched thermostat out ? Hence it has a small leak coming from it.

 

Not being able to build pressure will affect temps. Swapping out the pump is certainly a step in the right direction.

 

Gotcha. Where would you look next if it didn't solve the problem ? Maybe bad radiator?

 

If it's original, it may be getting clogged up. Failing fan clutch would do it as well. (and it's cheaper and easier, not to mention less messy. )

 

I've seen water pumps that looked good outside but had bad seals and one time the owner hadn't kept the coolant up to snuff and the impellers inside were eroded. With the coolant down, you can take the cap off the radiator and look inside. If there is white fluffy stuff on the ends of the tubes inside, it may have build up. This can restrict coolant flow. Basically, it can be stopped up.

I'd service the water pump first though. That's the most common problem, especially with it seeping.

 

Ya fair enough. I'm going to do the water pump soon here. Does anyone know if the harmonic balancer rubber is supposed to be flush ? Mine looks like it's separating. I wonder if I should swap that out to since I'm in there.

 

Only has 50xxxkm on it since the engine rebuilt. Truck isn't a daily and sits more then drives. Prob part the problem from failing so soon? Going to replace either way

 

Your balancer is coming apart, and needs to be replaced.

Is the cooling system really full? Open the radiator cap when it's cold, have a look.

 

Ya I figured it didn't look right. I'll add it to the list when I do the timing cover seal and water pump. Yes coolant was filled after I did the thermostat couple days ago now ill have to drain it again for the next job lol