2001 Chevy Blazer/Thermostat ???

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WYOKID
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Recently had a radiator flush performed, replaced cap as well. Temperature gauge shows temp around 235-245 within minutes of the engine starting. With and without AC running. Never had problems before. Could it be the thermostat?
Aug 27, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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[quote:62395be723="wyokid"]Recently had a radiator flush performed, replaced cap as well. Temperature gauge shows temp around 235-245 within minutes of the engine starting. With and without AC running. Never had problems before. Could it be the thermostat?[/quote:62395be723]

Does the temp stop at 235-245, or does it keep climbing? Usually if a thermostat sticks closed, it will just keep getting hotter. They are cheap and easy to change. I would suggest replacing it, and seeing if that fixes the problem. If not, I would check the fan clutch next to see if it is locking up when the temp increases. And lastly, I would check the water pump for proper flow.
Aug 27, 2006 at 4:59 PM
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