I have a 1992 Chevy K-1500 pickup. The engine is a brand newly rebuilt 1995 v8 350 5.7L and I just installed it back in the truck. I believe I've done everything correctly, yet the temperature gauge reads maximum (too high). I put a brand new temperature gauge in it and new thermostat (although I don't think the thermostat was working so I took it out temporarilly). The radiator hoses get warm if not, then hot but they are squishy like there's no pressure or coolant is not being pumped properly. Also, I put in a new remanufactured water pump and I'm thinking that may be the problem. I need to figure out if the gauge is just broken or the sensor isn't functioning, or if the engine is actually that hot and isn't cooling for some reason.
Dec 15, 2009 at 3:35 PM