Looking for a reliable mechanic in the Eureka Springs, Arkansas area (NW corner of the state) to run down an overheating problem on my 2000 D2. It was just rebuilt with new head gaskets 12k miles ago and this is the first time it has overheated.
Thanks guys!

 

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?

 

Will check/replace the thermostat. No leaks or smells. It has ran great for last 10-12k miles as we have traveled the country this summer. I am at the GF's house and dont have my tools or garage here so I was looking for a decent wrench turner to do the job. Thanks.

 

Or can I just remove the thermo totally? At least until I can get home and order a new one... #WontNeedMuchHeaterThisWeek

 

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?

 

removing the Tstat won't do a lot of good if its not the problem. Could be viscous fan or radiator. noticed any coolant loss? How hot did it get?

 

Got well into the red on the gauge. No loss of coolant noticed (it was never low before - at least until it boiled over).

 

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.