1996 dodge ram 1500 5.2/318

1996 DODGE RAM
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KENNETH FAGLIER
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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.
Feb 8, 2006 at 6:51 PM
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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.
Feb 12, 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
Feb 21, 2006 at 3:29 PM
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SWINDLEL
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can any of you tell me where the thermostat is located on a 1996 Dodge Ram?
Feb 22, 2006 at 6:19 PM