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Old 05-09-2007, 12:40 AM
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I didnt fill all the way too the top left about 3" from top. i pulled off the stat it was a 197 degree, I am replacing it with a 180 degree right now I will see what happend
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Old 05-09-2007, 12:45 AM
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you could have a bad radiator cap, i just went through this same thing..
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Old 05-09-2007, 12:53 AM
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Is your coolant bubbling?
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Old 05-09-2007, 01:11 AM
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The coolant is bubbling a little bit the water pump is blazing hot though
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Old 05-09-2007, 01:13 AM
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go grab the water pump pulley and see if it has any play in it, up and down, side to side, and in and out.
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Old 05-09-2007, 10:54 AM
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ORIGINAL: mattdel

go grab the water pump pulley and see if it has any play in it, up and down, side to side, and in and out.
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bubbling coolant = blown head gasket, I really hope that isn't your problem.
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