coolant issue

1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
160,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DCASALE
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engine overheated and blew lower radiator hose. when replaced, gauge does not work right, little heat, runs rough and possible pre-ignition knock.. ects ?
Feb 24, 2011 at 3:22 AM
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JDL
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Any applicable mil codes? Are you saying the temp gage doesn't work? I can't tell if all problems are related? How long since a tune-up? Do the heater hoses get hot? Maybe you have air in the cooling system?
Apr 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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