At wits end with overheating!!!!!!
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Year: 1998
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Engine: 4.0L HO
If the t-stat has been verified/tested opening at rated temp, rad and fan clutch are new, water pump impeller is good/firmly attached to shaft, system is burped, fan shrouds in place, temp verified with infrared gun and plenty of air movement thru grille/cond/rad, then I'm stumped.
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If the t-stat has been verified/tested opening at rated temp, rad and fan clutch are new, water pump impeller is good/firmly attached to shaft, system is burped, fan shrouds in place, temp verified with infrared gun and plenty of air movement thru grille/cond/rad, then I'm stumped.
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Anything impeding flow can cause this...such as a blocked heater core, collapsed hose, check to make sure you have the belt routed properly so that it is turning the water pump and fan in the correct direction. I still feel like you may have a little air. With the engine cool take the temp sensor out that is on the drivers side rear of the head and fill the cooling system until coolant starts coming out the hole this should help ensure you dont have any air pockets...let us know how you make out
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Did the shop know this? Maybe they did a routine build without checking for problems? Even the best places can drop the ball sometimes.
Did you use new head bolts?
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Shop did know about gasket, head was resurfaced at time of rebuild as well checked for cracks. And yes I did use new bolts.
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It sounds like there is something still wrong inside it.
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This may sound stupid, but how about condition of A/C condensor or any aftermarket trans cooler. Any thing poised in front of the radiator that could hinder airflow when moving. I've traced mysterious overheats like that to plastic shopping bags and other such debris in between the condenser and radiator. Some thing to check for...
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