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1990 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Pressure test, Gas, Radiator.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 28, 2008

1990 Chevy Silverado Turck Over heating


Truck is overheating. Have changed the Water Pump and the Heater Core is fairly new as well. Also heat is not working. If you could help that would be great Thanks
Avatar Asked by cry_00

Answer

Replied on July 28, 2008

Did you check the thermostat-could also be air in the cooling system.Not it do below

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.
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