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1998 Dodge Ram

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Dodge Ram V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i relaced the rad cap, water pump, I put 3 different thermastats in it all 195 degrees, had the heater cor flushed I was told my rad was new and my tempature still does not hit the normal it is way below it blows cool air when sitting ideling and when I drive it gets warmer
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009 AT 10:02 PM

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Tiny
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First, the thermostat may not be staying closed long enough. Think about it, if it stays closed, the engine will heat up properly. Maybe you should try a different brand. Also, are you certain that the system doesn't have an airblockage or is low on coolant?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 12:17 PM

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