1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Runs Cool

1996 DODGE RAM
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KENNETH FAGLIER
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runs cool no pressure on radiator replaced radiator and thermostat,thats when my problem started. I have replaced thermostat 3 times,water pump, bypassed heater core. It just will not get hot and will not circulate. I have talked mechanics without any concerns except for thermostate which seems to be the logic explanation, and no it's not upside down by the way I put the second radiator in,both were new.Help me if you can, I am at my ropes end.
Feb 8, 2006 at 10:51 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Simple things first.
How's the serp belt and tensioner?
Outside of that I would say there is a blockage in the block. No pun intended. Try flushing it without the thermostat with a garden hose.

Good luck and let us know.
Feb 12, 2006 at 4:43 AM
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CETHOMAS
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Also check to see if the heater core is pluged. I have a 96 also with a pluged core that I have to replace when I have time.

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Feb 21, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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SWINDLEL
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can any of you tell me where the thermostat is located on a 1996 Dodge Ram?
Feb 22, 2006 at 10:19 AM

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Check the serpentine belt and tensioner so the water pump is being driven. If those are fine, flush the cooling system without the thermostat using a garden hose to check for a blockage in the engine block.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 runs cool with no radiator pressure and little coolant circulation after the radiator and thermostat were replaced. The owner also replaced the thermostat several times and the water pump and bypassed the heater core. An expert advised checking the serpentine belt and tensioner, then flushing the system without the thermostat to look for a blockage in the block. Another owner mentioned a plugged heater core, and a later question asked where the thermostat is located.

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