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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Lower coolant hose cool

Im looking for some guidence on my 1994 5.0 4x4, the heats not hot enough. I just did the thermostat and cts. The Damper door is opening and closing..I put a new radiator in it 6 months ago..I here a little air it seems by the heater core some times sinse i did the thermostat. Could it be air bound or is the new thermo bad... Any help or ideas would be greatly appretiated thanks.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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It could be air in the system. Try taking off the rad. cap, turn heat on high and fan on high and run at normal operating temp. for 15 or 20 mins. with the rad cap off. If there is any air in there it should come out. Then top off radiator 'til you get it to proper level.



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