1971 Chevrolet Caprice Repair Question

Topics covered: Radiator, Coolant, Heater.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on October 23, 2012

Chevrolet Caprice Radiator Problem

Started overheating changed therastat an water pump still no water circulating through hose from radiator to thermastat

Replied on October 23, 2012

make srue the tstst is in correctly,, let car run for about 10 minutes fill all the way up with coolant. you may not see coolant moving.

Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on October 23, 2012

there is water cirulating from heater core hose into radiator

Response from larry cowden
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Replied on October 23, 2012

ok, wait til car warms or gets hot, put hand in several spots on radiator, if any spot is cold then the rad needs replacing/rebuilding.

Answered by hmac300 (expert)
17,749 answers provided