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1995 gmc sonoma 4x4 truck extended cab high rider.votech 4.3 engine. truck gets too hot around 200 to 205. just got rebuilt engine new radiator new fan clutch and new thermostat
Aug 13, 2007 at 11:59 PM
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[quote:9b6ed684bc="mabets"]1995 gmc sonoma 4x4 truck extended cab high rider.votech 4.3 engine. truck gets too hot around 200 to 205. just got rebuilt engine new radiator new fan clutch[/quote:9b6ed684bc]

Did you replace the thermostat?
Aug 16, 2007 at 9:20 PM
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[quote:970eb51430="rasmataz"][quote:970eb51430="mabets"]1995 gmc sonoma 4x4 truck extended cab high rider.votech 4.3 engine. truck gets too hot around 200 to 205. just got rebuilt engine new radiator new fan clutch[/quote:970eb51430]

Did you replace the thermostat?[/quote:970eb51430]

Yes we replaced it also.
Aug 16, 2007 at 11:53 PM
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[quote:0481311adf="mabets"][quote:0481311adf="rasmataz"][quote:0481311adf="mabets"]1995 gmc sonoma 4x4 truck extended cab high rider.votech 4.3 engine. truck gets too hot around 200 to 205. just got rebuilt engine new radiator new fan clutch[/quote:0481311adf]

Did you replace the thermostat?[/quote:0481311adf]

Yes we replaced it also.[/quote:0481311adf]

If you didn't bleed it in the beginning do this;

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Loosen drain plug and remove drain bolt (if equipped) from engine block. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture. Loosen bleed bolt and fill radiator up to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt. With radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant if necessary and check for leaks.
Aug 17, 2007 at 1:46 AM
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