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1997 Dodge Ram my 97 Dodge Ram overheats

Tiny
SKINNY82
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
My truck just recently had the water pump replaced and it now started to overheat. I thought changing the thermostat would fix it but did nothinng. Any help would be wonderful
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 AT 9:11 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
When the engine is COLD, remove the radiator cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. As the engine gets hot, you should start seeing the coolant flowing freely throughout the radiator. If it doesn't, it's plugged and needs serviced or replaced.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 3:59 PM

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