Cooling System Overpressure

DODGE INTREPID

VIKEZFAN

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I own a 1995 Dodge Intrepid. I am trying to decide if compression gases are getting into my cooling system. What it does is after running a few minutes, the pressure cap releases and blows out coolant. I have tried another cap. Until then, it runs cool. It overheats after blowing out coolant. The heater always blows cold. I have removed the thermostat just in case that was the problem. I have tried bleeding it, but it never get a constant stream of water.. always some air or gases in there. Also, if you think that compression gases are getting in there, is it just a head gasket replacement, or could it be something else? Any and all ideas will be appreciated.

Feb 23, 2007 at 11:23 AM

CHEVY22

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dodge has a weird way to bleed the system but if this was happening before you removed the thermostat the problem is somewhere else , you can buy whats called a block tester and check for exhaust gasses in the cooling system or take it to the shop and have them do that and perform a cooling system pressure test , these two tests should point right at the problem , also check for coolant in the oil on the dipstick

Feb 23, 2007 at 11:28 AM

VIKEZFAN

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Just a follow up on my problem. It was bad head gaskets. Replaced the head and intake gaskets and it fixed the problem.

Mar 25, 2007 at 10:52 AM

JSWINKERT

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[quote:e55f1d59ac="VikezFan"]Just a follow up on my problem. It was bad head gaskets. Replaced the head and intake gaskets and it fixed the problem.[/quote:e55f1d59ac]

How long last the new head gaskets? Are u still using the car?

regards

Dec 19, 2008 at 7:02 PM

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