'96 5.9 waterpump
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RE: '96 5.9 waterpump
you can change it whenever... if the rest of the system is sealing with the pressure applied to it but you still suspect no pressure then the cap is the last thing to change. plus they're under $10 bux.
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RE: '96 5.9 waterpump
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sounds like you still have a leak. get a pressure tester to verify your cooling system will hold pressure... 16 psi IIRC. I would think that if you replace the t-stat and the upper hose warms up, your pump is working. if it wasnt, your upper hose would never get hot because the coolant would not flow thru it. at this point, i'd make sure the cooling system will hold pressure. if it does, then you should be fine. the t-stat is a know leak spot on the cooling system. make sure you use a dodge gasket next time around. it has built in sealant and is a snap to put down.
if your next hill climb results in temps climbing, i'd look at the fan clutch.
sounds like you still have a leak. get a pressure tester to verify your cooling system will hold pressure... 16 psi IIRC. I would think that if you replace the t-stat and the upper hose warms up, your pump is working. if it wasnt, your upper hose would never get hot because the coolant would not flow thru it. at this point, i'd make sure the cooling system will hold pressure. if it does, then you should be fine. the t-stat is a know leak spot on the cooling system. make sure you use a dodge gasket next time around. it has built in sealant and is a snap to put down.
if your next hill climb results in temps climbing, i'd look at the fan clutch.
VWandDodge, the rad cap is new.
