Issue after water pump install

smokedout250 · Nov 9, 2011

So I put a new water pump in my truck. I flush everything put a new thermostat in. Now my temp gauge is running on the o to r. Before it was running at the n. The thermostat I put in is a 195 to 200*. Would the the new thermostat make it run warmer? Or do I have a bad thermostat?

PsRumors · Nov 9, 2011

You probably had a bad thermostat in it that was staying open and not letting the truck get to the correct temp.

You fixed a problem you didn't realize you had.

smokedout250 · Nov 9, 2011

Okay so this is like after a half hour of running and a short drive... It heats up but doesn't go crazy I didn't know if the new thermostat was a
Warmer temp or if it was the same as stock.

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Tom S · Nov 9, 2011

I think you are just fine.

smokedout250 · Nov 9, 2011

Ok well I wasn't sure my truck has
Always ran colder than that

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smokedout250 · Nov 9, 2011

Bump

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Derek@Vision Diesel · Nov 9, 2011

Sounds like you fixed an issue. Having it run warmer is probably a benefit actually.

When you come up to my shop we will check coolant and oil temperatures for you and verify its all in check, i bet its doing perfect.

smokedout250 · Nov 9, 2011

I think it's good it ran up to the and then it drop to the n!

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chromehound · Nov 9, 2011

Mine was the same way until I put a new stat in, then it would run between the r and m depending on the outside temp. I never saw any kind of drop until I put the new radiator in and then it just liked to run on the low side of the r.

smokedout250 · Nov 10, 2011

It's cold out like 50* it's been running that way so idk the upper hose is cold then it opens and then the upper hose is warm. No leaks or anything

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