I would suggest doing a cooling system pressure test. You can get a loaner test tool from any Advance Auto or Auto Zone.
It should hold pressure and take some time to leak sdown, just as a compression test but it should hold pressure longer.
That will let you know if you have an intake gasket or head gasket leak or maybe even a crack in the cooling jacket of the block.

Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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The pressure test was done by the same shop that did the dye test and it checked out fine, also the block was magnafluxed at the machine shop for cracks,there were none.I also removed the temp coil flaper under the exhaust manifold not sure the right name for it but it helps cold starts.

Response from matt g
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The part on the exhaust is called a heat riser.
You might have an air bubble in the system.
Try bleeding system by turning the heat temperature all the way to hottest so the heater core is fully open. Then top off and let it reach operating temp. Then drive then repeat and see if you can get any air out of the system.

Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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NOW A DAYS, THEY AIN'T PUTTING IN ANTI-COLLAPSE SPRINGS

I HAVE BEEN SEEN SNATCHING THEM OUT OF THE OLD HOSE AND PUTTING THEM INTO THE NEW ONE.

IF YOU STILL ARE GETTING NOWHERE---DOES IT OVERHEAT W/ NO THERMOSTAT?

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THE MEDIC

Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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