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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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Ok so i replaced radiator, water pump, no thermostat, no leaks,clutch fan shows no sighn of failure, auxiliary fan works just fine, and ive bypassed the heater core and it ran just fine for 3 weeks Then started overheating

I had suspension of head gastket, so i did a block test. ...i passed i pulled all plugs no water on them...no milkshake.. did valve cover gastket 2 weeks ago super clean inside......

If anyone has any suggestions ild very much appreciate it
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickwarr
Ok so i replaced radiator, water pump, no thermostat, no leaks,clutch fan shows no sighn of failure, auxiliary fan works just fine, and ive bypassed the heater core and it ran just fine for 3 weeks Then started overheating

I had suspension of head gastket, so i did a block test. ...i passed i pulled all plugs no water on them...no milkshake.. did valve cover gastket 2 weeks ago super clean inside......

If anyone has any suggestions ild very much appreciate it
Replace the fan clutch it's not too expensive plus you can't really diagnose if it's bad or not. Also, consider converting to an open system
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 05:36 PM
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And put a thermostat back in
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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Well I'm willing to try anything would you recommend motor rat thermostat or Mopar

Although the me has never had one since i bout it

Also I've heard about upgrading to an open system maybe like A3 core what are the benefits to an open system other than just the radiator cap
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 08:43 PM
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Mopar thermostat 52028186AC. Amazon has them.

Nevermind a different radiator.

The cause of your overheating could be as simple as a bad cap on the pressure bottle.
Try a NAPA 703-1396 for a better seal. Most all other replacement caps are chinese junk.

Replace the fan clutch.
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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Mopar thermostat 52028186AC. Amazon has them.

Nevermind a different radiator.

The cause of your overheating could be as simple as a bad cap on the pressure bottle.
Try a NAPA 703-1396 for a better seal. Most all other replacement caps are chinese junk.

Replace the fan clutch.
This guy is the king when it comes to renix Era op. If you listen to anyone, let it be him. 2/3 of my advice was good though
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 09:06 PM
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Will do ill keep yall updated. .
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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This guy is the king when it comes to renix Era op. If you listen to anyone, let it be him. 2/3 of my advice was good though
LOL!!
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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