Big Block Overheating!!!
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i called kittridge radiator outside of denver and an aluminum radiator is only 200 plus labor, which was quoted around 100. The shop had a two row for around 350 too. Hopefully this helps.
as for the pictures, i have been busy working, so I will get them up soon!
as for the pictures, i have been busy working, so I will get them up soon!
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I have not replaced that yet, no. I talked to a shop and told me if I could turn my fan pretty easily by hand when the truck is off that I probably have a good fan clutch. Could it still be bad?
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Check it when it's hot . . . You sound like you're having issues with the heating up when you're standing still or in traffic.
When it's at normal temp or hotter . . . open the hood . . . go back and turn off the truck . . . after the truck turns off, count or see the revolutions it makes. If it's really good . .. 2-3 4-5 max . . . and it instantly.
After its off . . . it should be pretty firm to turn . . . not easy.
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Here is the fluid on the side of the block. looks like an intake manifold gasket maybe...
I wish the pictures were better, but I haven't driven the truck in 2 days so the fluid is pretty dry, you can see some of it dried orange.
I wish the pictures were better, but I haven't driven the truck in 2 days so the fluid is pretty dry, you can see some of it dried orange.
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tried the fan clutch turned three times and stop instantly, so I don't think it was the fan clutch. Should i go with the radiator, 160* thermostat, and may e-fans?
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How difficult is it to change an intake manifold gasket? Is it something I could tackle with some buddies? Or should I have a shop do it?