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Severely overheating

Tiny
ANGEL CLAY
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  • 2002 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 217,000 MILES
It is overheating so bad that I can feel it in the gas pedal. It is real real sluggish it is like it doesn't want to go. I just replaced the water pump, but I did not replace the thermostat. Could that have something to do with it or could it be the catalytic converter or something completely different? I am a single female that knows nothing about vehicles. Can you please try to point me in the right direction.
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Friday, April 5th, 2019 AT 9:52 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Yes, it could be the thermostat. That is a common reason for overheating.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

My concern is from the overheating, you may have damaged the head gaskets. That would require major engine work to repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Roy
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