99 dodge sport 5.2 over heat

Asked by DewmanG Sep 10, 2016 at 09:07 PM about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ok my 99 Dodge Ram 5.2 sport is over
heating almost 300,000 miles on it.   When
I bout the truck the water pump had been
replaced.  T stat was sticking.  Put in a 195
t stat.   Had headers put on it.  Replaced
the timing chain. At that point the pump
was leaking.  Replaced pump and timing
chain gaskets.  Worked as should temps
stable.  Within a year temps in idle town or
highway would get 210 or above.  I figure
60 mph even if clutch fan was bad would
still stay cooler than 210.  Run heater and
would drop a bit not much.  Replaced t
stay with high flow 165 with bleeder.  
Replaced radiator cap.  Replaced heater
core.  Coolant drops when started. Clutch
fan has resistance when cold and less
when warm.  Checking oil tomorrow for
coolant in it.  I know the clutch fan is not
great but feel it is not the main issue.  I
don't smell the sweet antifreeze burnt
smell.  Radiator overflow works as should.

1 Answer

I figured it out there was a bunch of stuff caked in the exterior of the radiator. Cleaned it out and with a high pressure sprayer and temps settled to operating temperature of the t stat.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    20,290
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,290
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,760
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
314 Great Deals out of 15,133 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
208 Great Deals out of 5,817 listings starting at $2,975
Used GMC Sierra 1500
125 Great Deals out of 7,080 listings starting at $1,888
Used Dodge RAM 2500
23 listings starting at $7,995
Used Toyota Tundra
34 Great Deals out of 1,250 listings starting at $943
Used Toyota Tacoma
57 Great Deals out of 1,078 listings starting at $9,999
Used Dodge Durango
48 Great Deals out of 2,245 listings starting at $5,500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
110 Great Deals out of 3,198 listings starting at $3,570
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
20 Great Deals out of 1,313 listings starting at $8,995
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
15 Great Deals out of 951 listings starting at $11,900
Used Chevrolet Corvette
31 Great Deals out of 1,070 listings starting at $14,900
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
28 Great Deals out of 1,182 listings starting at $7,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.