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Did you check if your radiator is painted black?
I have just purchased m998 and it was overheating and realized the builder painted the truck without blocking out the radiator. I’ve spent 3 days stripping the paint and it runs a lot cooler.
I have just purchased m998 and it was overheating and realized the builder painted the truck without blocking out the radiator. I’ve spent 3 days stripping the paint and it runs a lot cooler.
Lol.
I fixed the trans leak and everything is going swimmingly so I drive it at least weekly. I usually travel about 100+ miles and the temp still registers the same and doesn't boil over or anything. I blew a hose (hose clamp failed) last year and got to see what everheating looks like...the needle pegged right and I put off a spy hunter like smoke screen. BTW you don't realize how much antifreeze is in a hmmwv until you blow a hose and turn it all into smoke and make everyone in indianapolis smell like maple pancakes. Once you fix the hose you'll need to take out a loan to refill it. I haven't swapped the temp sender or gauge yet but I assume everything is fine, just registering high.