2002 Isuzu Rodeo Auto Did Thermastat Ran Fine Nothave Heat Husband Installed

2002 ISUZU RODEO
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the auto did not have a thermastat and ran fine but did nothave heat. my husband installed a thermastat and now it runs hot almost immediately. the fans work. what can it be?
Feb 12, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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running it without a thermostat may have damaged the motor. todays motors need and must have a thermostat. it is there for a reason.

have a leak down test done to see if the head gasket is damaged.

Roy
Feb 12, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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