2005 Dodge Ram runs hot

2005 DODGE RAM
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RITASULL
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truck runs hot all the time we changed the thermostat and it still runs hot someone told me that the first time it run hot it might have bent a value and cracked the head but it also has water coming out of the exuast pipe and now runs really bad it goes dead to
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you are getting coolant from the exhaust and a white smoke from it, you have at least one bad head gasket. You need to have the compression checked. If you need directions, let me know. The compression check will identify where the problem is.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Feb 27, 2009 at 9:05 AM