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Old 01-18-2008, 06:13 PM
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Changed thermostat out and now I still have no heat is it the heater core?? or something else??
 
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Old 01-18-2008, 07:55 PM
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Check your coolant level.
 
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Old 01-18-2008, 08:20 PM
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coolant is fine what else could it be ???
 
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Old 01-18-2008, 09:49 PM
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Your sure the thermostat isn't stuck open?
 
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Old 01-19-2008, 12:14 AM
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how do I tell it`s brand new just put it in today??
 
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WHat does your engine temp read?
 
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Old 01-20-2008, 08:44 PM
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gauge reads right under 210 after the new thermostat was put in. After the truck is warmed up I can turn the heat on for about 10 seconds then it goes back to cold air???[sm=icon_flaming.gif]
 
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In my experience if one of theheater hoseswas significantly cooler than the other it was the heater core.
 
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Old 01-21-2008, 08:13 PM
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I always thought that the heater core leaks when its bad.
 
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Could be an air pocket.
 


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