Need a mechanic!
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i would first check thermostat if it was not replaced during head gasket job. these seem to go out (get stuck) more often then they should. its a good idea to replace it with a 180 degree thermostat, which open 40 degrees sooner then the standard thermostat. This may be a stupid question, have you check coolant level? Do you see any visible coolant leaks? or coolant smell?
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the thermostat goes in line and there are 3 hoses that meet there like a "y". so i guess you could remove it, but would need to make something to connect the hoses to. but ive never tried this lol.
sorry, im not much help.
but you can try giving there thermostat a good whack or two and see if it opens?
sorry, im not much help.
but you can try giving there thermostat a good whack or two and see if it opens?
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Me, if I had the original thermostat or didn't know how long that stat had been in there...I'd surely just sacrifice it...for the possibility of a cheap-temporary fix. Not saying it's your problem, but it would make a good starting point...if you see no external leaks or other obvious issues.
Me, I'd pull the top hose off the stat (the one that is more to the center), jamb a screwdriver down through its center portion, which forces the plunger to stay down/open...in other words...so it will not close anymore...fill it back up with fluid...and take it for a drive.
Brian.
Me, I'd pull the top hose off the stat (the one that is more to the center), jamb a screwdriver down through its center portion, which forces the plunger to stay down/open...in other words...so it will not close anymore...fill it back up with fluid...and take it for a drive.
Brian.
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