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gsmarquis
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
15:25:55
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 Subject: 4.7 180 install?
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ok im was going to install my 180 thermo until i noticed a bleeder valve at top of rad house....
what are the steps after i remove houseing and let all the fluid drain in a bucket / remove old thermo/ install new thermo ...
re bolt housing to what trq spec?
then i refill radiator tnk?
then open bleed vavle?
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D
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
16:10:18
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dont touch the valve. you dont even have to
remove the resevoir, it just makes it easier to
access the t-stat. before you install the new
thermostat, make sure you dont damage the
gasket on the existing. notch the new
thermostat to fit the existing gasket. and
install. you can use a drill or a dremel tool to
make the notch.
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gsmarquis
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
17:29:57
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ok i did that but the resivor did not take all the fluid that poored out.....and i started it anyway and keep close look on the temp plus and coolant leaking and none leaked but temp was like nothing then all the sudden it went above half way so i freaked out and shut it off
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CW
GenIII
8/10/2002
18:53:53
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Fill it through the rad cap not the resivoir tank.
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mechanicmike
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
19:14:53
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The bleeder valve is there to remove any trapped air that might be in the cooling system. To remove this air open the valve and fill the cooling system. When you see coolant coming from the valve, all the air is removed. Then start the truck, and let it run until it reaches operating temp, then double check the reserve to make sure its full. Remember never remove a radiator pressure cap if its too hot to touch.
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handi2
GenIII
8/10/2002
22:44:24
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Refill thru the radiator cap that is inline with the upper hose. Run the engine with the cap off for a few minutes. Put the cap back on and make sure the plastic tank at the right level. Run the engine untill you are sure it is warm and circulating and not getting hot. The temp should be just above the cold mark. After the engine cools off check at the radiator cap and the tank.
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gsmarquis
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
22:52:21
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yea thats what i did......thru the rad cap....
it turns out that a major air pocket was trapped and i drove it for about a 1/2 mile and it came to surface..
thanks all
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dmndak
Dodge Dakota
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8/11/2002
23:41:13
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i have the jet 2 so i put robert shaw themo in..every since on 95* days.. i run hot over 210 mark.. the instructions with the chip said to drill small hole in thermo stat..did any body do this is this why i run hot.. double checked for air i'm good..this is the second thermo stat.. still on hot day if i get on it it runs up past the 210... cools back down too 210, but not 180 or even where the 195 ran.. any body?? help??
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