Engine is overheating?

Yes, Ihave to believe you have a head or gasket problem especially if you're blowing hoses. A normal cooling system runs around 12 to 14lbs pressure, but a compression leak can boost it up to 100lbs or more.

How much $ is always a toughy. Flat rate shows 8 to 10 hours for doing both sides. Not knowing what took the gasket out or cracked the head, I can only guess, but it would be foolish to do only one side. To do only one side shows a labor reduction of only 1 1/2 hours. Parts would be a "headset" which is all the gaskets for the top end of the motor, about $100. If one of the heads is cracked, you'll need a replacement. Used would be about $75-$100. Labor is the biggie, and that depends on where you take it, and how hungry they are. Dealerships are never hungry. I would highly recommend shopping around, get recommendations for other people about a good shop. You can tell which cylinder(s) are leaking by letting it sit overnight. The next day, disable the ignition so it doesn't start and crank the motor a few times then pull the plugs. You should see coolant on the plug tips. Hope this has helped.

Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. We need to know the code due to check engine light. see link for fuel pressure, also try a security system reset. See links.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Hi SAMANTHA HINOJOSA,

If you decide you would like to conduct the scan yourself here is a link to an article that features written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself. Also, I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning.

This is applicable even if your check engine light is not on.

Most scanners are inexpensive to purchase, you can purchase one online from sites like Amazon.com

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Once you have the codes please get back to us so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

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Kindest regards,

Renee
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The relays transfer power to the fans and transmission as well as O2 sensor. Does this truck shift at all? If the transmission relay is missing there is no power going to the transmission solenoid unless the person who owned it previously put the wrong transmission in and removed the relay so it would work. If the radiator fan relay is missing the fan will not work the truck will certainly run hot if not working or it was removed because fan is bad so it will not go on. I do not see a relay for O2 but a fuse which should be replaced. From your description I would have a mechanic seriously look at this vehicle see if the correct parts are in it and it may cure your overheating as well as some drive-ability issues. Also, if truck seems to run okay then clean throttle plate on both sides and IAC hole with choke cleaner that may stop the stalling at a stop sign.

Cooling fan? Is level good?

Recomend coolant system flush and replace thermostat

Have you changed the thermostat?Also how is the thermal fan clutch?Have you checked the cap rotor and wires?

Have you checked your spark plug wires?Also have you checked your a/c condensor for debris sand dirt etc?Are both the upper and lower radiator hoses getting really hot?

Do the two cylinders constantly missfire?Does both the upper and lower radiator hoses get really hot?Have you ever used a stop leak in the cooling system?Have you checked to see if the a/c condensor is clogged with sand debris etc?Please answer all my questions its really tiring asking the same questions over because they wernt answered the first time thanks.