Cooling Issues??
#1
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Cooling Issues??
I have a 96 2wd extended cab PU. I got 315K on it with the original eng. and trans. It normally runs at about 185 after warm up but on a hard pull it will go up to about 200 degrees. I am thinking maybe the fan clutch is not working and the fan is not turning on a hard pull. I am considering flushing the system with a cleaner , putting on a trans cooler and a new , fan clutch , water pump and thermostat. With this many miles would it be to my advantage to replace the radiator as well. I work at a parts store so I get very good prices on the parts and will do the work myself. With that many miles I think maybe cover all the bases at once. What say you???
Regards,
96 Junk
Regards,
96 Junk
Last edited by 96 Junk That Moves; September 7th, 2015 at 1:56 PM.
#3
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Thanks for the reply...It's been doing this since I got it with 100K on it. I attribute the longevity to strict maintaenance and Mobile -1. Although I have gone to 10w-40 as it seems to carry better oil pressure , the mileage has suffered somewhat though.
Regards,
96 Junk
Regards,
96 Junk
#4
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Then I would do nothing more than your routine cooing system maintenance - ie flush and fill, hoses as needed. Don't think I would do water pump or radiator till they fail. Trans cooler probably not needed unless you are towing. Kind of want to say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"!
#5
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Maybe so but I'm still going to replace the fan clutch. There is about 1/4 in. of side to side movement in the fan. I don't want the clutch to fail and stuff the fan thru the radiator.
Regards,
96 Junk
Regards,
96 Junk
#7
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Well...I installed the new fan clutch and it seems to be a bit better...truck sounds like a B-29 taking off though so it's my guess the old clutch was shot. The beat goes on...
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