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In the last five years, I have replaced 3 thermostats, a radiator (which had to be repaired just over a year later, o-ring was loose), my head gaskets, and the timing area. I can't remember anything else, but as of Friday I am back at square one, because my truck still isn't allowing the coolant to return the radiator. The last time, my temp gauge kept overheating, but this time... so far all that has happened was my check gauge light has come on. It also acted as if it was having trouble shifting at around 2,000 rpm. The antifreeze was backing up in the overflow container again, but the temp guage remained normal. I didn't see any antifreeze in the oil, but there wasn't any the last time I had to replace the head gaskets. There is also radiator fluid leaking out. Not sure where right now, but hopefully I will figure it out tonight. Please help my fix this problem. I love this truck, but this needs to stop.
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Answer #1
Bret Bodas March 29, 2010, 13:22Reply
MasterThe first thing I would do is make sure this doesn't have a blown headgasket or cracked head. Then if that is OK, find and repair the leak. I don't see in your notes that you replaced the water pump, have you?
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Visitor, March 29, 2010, 15:17ReplyI've replace the water pump and the head gaskets already. The head gaskets were replaced about 3 years ago and the water pump around August.
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