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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2/318

Tiny
KENNETH FAGLIER
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
Runs cool no pressure on radiator replaced radiator and thermostat, thats when my problem started. I have replaced thermostat 3 times, water pump, bypassed heater core. It just will not get hot and will not circulate. I have talked mechanics without any concerns except for thermostate which seems to be the logic explanation, and no it's not upside down by the way I put the second radiator in, both were new. Help me if you can, I am at my ropes end.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 AT 6:51 PM

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Tiny
PEPPERMRJ
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Simple things first.
How's the serp belt and tensioner?
Outside of that I would say there is a blockage in the block. No pun intended. Try flushing it without the thermostat with a garden hose.

Good luck and let us know.
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Sunday, February 12th, 2006 AT 12:43 PM
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CETHOMAS
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Also check to see if the heater core is pluged. I have a 96 also with a pluged core that I have to replace when I have time.

Charles
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 AT 3:29 PM
Tiny
SWINDLEL
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Can any of you tell me where the thermostat is located on a 1996 Dodge Ram?
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006 AT 6:19 PM

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