cshaw07
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1985 m1009 35k miles
Just changed: rad hoses, heater hoses, thermostat, flushed/replaced coolant, new block heater.
I drained the coolant, flushed with water a couple time, then added 1/2 gallon of vinegar filled with water and let it warm up. Drained that and flushed with water again, then added 3 gallons of green antifreeze and the rest water. Before i did all of this it would warm up to about 180*, now its at 195* and sometimes higher. I went wheelin' yesterday and once it got up to about 215*ish. I figured it was just because i was pushing it pretty hard but then on the way home on the highway it was sometimes a bit above what it should be. Should i be concerned? with the old t-stat I never had it go anywhere near north of 200*. I burn no oil and use no coolant, no bubbles in rad with engine running etc. I dont believe i have a cracked/warped head or a bad head gasket. Could flushing it of caused damage to something? partially plugged rad? bad t stat? bad water pump?
Just changed: rad hoses, heater hoses, thermostat, flushed/replaced coolant, new block heater.
I drained the coolant, flushed with water a couple time, then added 1/2 gallon of vinegar filled with water and let it warm up. Drained that and flushed with water again, then added 3 gallons of green antifreeze and the rest water. Before i did all of this it would warm up to about 180*, now its at 195* and sometimes higher. I went wheelin' yesterday and once it got up to about 215*ish. I figured it was just because i was pushing it pretty hard but then on the way home on the highway it was sometimes a bit above what it should be. Should i be concerned? with the old t-stat I never had it go anywhere near north of 200*. I burn no oil and use no coolant, no bubbles in rad with engine running etc. I dont believe i have a cracked/warped head or a bad head gasket. Could flushing it of caused damage to something? partially plugged rad? bad t stat? bad water pump?