1990 Dodge Truck hot running at highway speed

1990 DODGE TRUCK
200,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAH
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my 1990 Dodge P/U has been running hot at highway speed for about 8 yrs. I have replaced everything that I know of the cooling system, radiator, hoses, thermostat, temp sensor, water pump, and fan clutch, all to no avail. Once the ambient temp reaches about 80 degr. it runs hot. I don't think a bad head gasket would last that long. there is no water in oil or vise-versa. Just had the cat and muffler replaced, half of cat was in muffler. Any ideas??? I've asked 4 different mechanics and no one seems to have any other ideas.

Thanks in advance. RAH
Aug 18, 2008 at 3:14 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Is the radiator fa shroud in place? Test radiator cap< Do a pressure test on both the radiator, and the cap, something will lose pressure, and thats where the problem is. Unless the block itself is all gunked up..
Aug 18, 2008 at 3:38 PM