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Diesel Questions and Problems in General (non specific makes)

166 messages,  Last post on Aug 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

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#161 of 166 80 Silverado Diesel Coolant Loss by tilford

Aug 13, 2011 (7:30 am)

Truck is building pressure in radiator and pushing coolant into overflow jug, then out of jug on ground. I replaced thermostat and radiator cap, still have same problem. The factory temp guage has never showed hot. Any suggestions ???????????????

#162 of 166 Re: 80 Silverado Diesel Coolant Loss [tilford] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 13, 2011 (8:14 am)

Replying to: tilford (Aug 13, 2011 7:30 am)
Gauge could be wrong. You might want to get a radiator thermometer to double-check. One thing that drives people nuts with diagnosing overheating issues is making assumptions, such as relying on the gauge, or thinking that because a part came new out of the box, then it must be good.
 
If in fact you aren't overheating, then you might have a clogged radiator. Have you ever put a stop-leak product in it? That'll do it.

#163 of 166 change from diesel motor to gas burner by 31hog

Aug 14, 2011 (4:04 pm)

I have chevy 2500hd with a duramax that is giving me problems. estimates to repair are 7500-9000, wondering if I can change it out and put a gas crate motor in it for less. all thoughts are welcomed

#164 of 166 Re: 80 Silverado Diesel Coolant Loss [Mr_Shiftright] by tilford

Aug 23, 2011 (6:13 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 13, 2011 8:14 am)
Appreciate the advice, but since then it has began smoking white smoke out of the right exhaust tailpipe. I drive a big truck for a living and when they do this, it usually a blown head gasket. Of course it still has pressure in the radiator. I'm 99% sure it has not been hot. I checked the water temperature with a laser, and it shows around 190 degrees. What do you think about the head gasket "assumption" ?

#165 of 166 Re: 80 Silverado Diesel Coolant Loss [tilford] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 23, 2011 (8:31 am)

Replying to: tilford (Aug 23, 2011 6:13 am)
You can buy a test kit to test for combustion gases in the coolant.

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