2002 RAM 1500 SLT 4X4 overheating - New to me truck
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Installed a new fan clutch today. Got it warmed up and drove around the neighborhood for a bit. All seemed normal.
Hooked up the camper and took it out on the freeway and within 6-7 minutes temp was high again.
So far new thermostat and fan clutch. Any thoughts on why the temp is so high are appreciated.
Thanks much
Matt
Hooked up the camper and took it out on the freeway and within 6-7 minutes temp was high again.
So far new thermostat and fan clutch. Any thoughts on why the temp is so high are appreciated.
Thanks much
Matt
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Looking at the picture, the rad has been replaced (factory units are painted black) and you have the tow pack (both steering and trans coolers in front of the rad). Having had mopars from new until 10+ years old/150k miles - the inside of the cooling systems look brand new if you maintain it with the right coolant. Mixing chemically different coolant can cause alot of issues. I know on the hemi, you can swap rads and have alot of coolant still stuck in the system. Don't know about the 4.7.
First I'd test the coolant, make sure they mixed 50/50. Then I'd inspect the thermostat, is it in the right orientation and does it look like they replaced it when the rad was replaced. Next I'd probably pull the pump and see what it looks like inside. Gasket is cheap if the pump is still nice and new looking. If its corroded, then I'd probably put a pump, radiator, heater core, thermostat, waterneck, and hoses on the shopping list.
First I'd test the coolant, make sure they mixed 50/50. Then I'd inspect the thermostat, is it in the right orientation and does it look like they replaced it when the rad was replaced. Next I'd probably pull the pump and see what it looks like inside. Gasket is cheap if the pump is still nice and new looking. If its corroded, then I'd probably put a pump, radiator, heater core, thermostat, waterneck, and hoses on the shopping list.
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