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overheating in winter??

Old Nov 21, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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no i have not done that. thats the t hand screw with hose off it?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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no it screw on the T-stat housing
 
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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thats probably the problem, i never bleed the air out when i re attached my rad hose. i will try that. is there a prefered thermostat for all season for the 6.5. everywhere ive read no one can decide between the 180 190 and 195
 
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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if you do lot towing i go with 180 if not go with 195 it all up you you be safe with any of them
 
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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how does using that bleed valve work. in my manual it says to open it when filling until straight fluid comes out but nothing comes out when i open it.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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make sure engine up to temp and open intill coolant come out if you not getting any maybe lot air or you clog

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do it with engine running
 

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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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i just bought a rad flush all new fluid and 2 new 190 ac delco thermostats. i think its the stats kuz the temp keeps fluctuating from too hot to running temp
 
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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well if going to drain the rad it be the time to pull rad out and clean it you won't be leave the dirt that build up in there
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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