The water in my radiator does not move / flow. Is this a stuck closed thermostat?
A yr ago I had a new radiator, thermostat, water pump, (as well as wires, plugs, fuel pump) put on my truck. The guy used red liquid gasket crap while putting these parts in. I don’t know why, as new gaskets were there to install along with new parts. Anyways.... I’ve been pulling what looks like pieces of red rubber bands out of my radiator recently. My heater core is leaking on floorboard& truck runs like it’s getting hot. Really rough idle when starting as well.
I’m guessing the thermostat is plugged possibly with these red rubber and looking pieces and that’s why radiator fluid isn’t flowing. Can you give me some advice ? I’m afraid to drive it any distance
What makes this problem better or worse?
Not driving it
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