2001 Chevy Tracker Problems after radiator replacement

2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SACREDWOLF
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I just changed out the radiator. All the hoses are connected as they should be, I put in a gallon of half water/ half coolant in before I started up. It took for ever for it to reach normal temp. I took it for a spin and it shot up to the RED zone and stayed there till I got it back to the house about 3/4 of a mile away.

I was thinking maybe the thermostat is messed up, but really not sure. Any idea of what could be the problem?

Thanks,

T
Jan 25, 2009 at 2:51 PM
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CALYPSO93
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usually when this happens it's due to air in the system. run it from cold to hot a few times, and make sure the rad and overflow are full when colld
Jan 25, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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