1996 Dodge Avenger

1996 DODGE AVENGER
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KYLEP31
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my 96 avenger es sport 2.5 litre v6 over heats i replaced the thermostat and rad cap and upper rad hose and still overheats coolant stays in the overflow tank and doesnt seem to leave it i believe it may have to do with my manifold i believe there is a crack is this possible? can i weld the v6 manifold? why does it constanly overheat?
Jan 11, 2009 at 4:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you replaced the t-stat and it still overheats, have you considered flushing the radiator and engine block? That would be my recommendation. Why do you think there is a crack in the manifold? Is it leaking? To have it welded, (If in a location that can be repaired) would require someone who can weld aluminum. Also, check to make sure the head gasket isn't leaking. The rear ones have a reputation of leaking on the passanger side rear.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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