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Dodge Ram Keeps Exploding
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gene
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Nov 23, 2010, 4:51 AM
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Dodge Ram Keeps Exploding
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Hi - this is my first post. I've been to three mechanics and have paid $$$ so maybe someone here has some insight? 2002 4.7L Dodge Ram SLT1500 w/100k miles seems to have an unhealthy buildup of pressure in the radiator system at high speeds. Hoses have blown, radiator has been replaced, coolant bubbles out of newly-replaced reservoir and radiator cap. Thermostat has been replaced twice. Nobody can point to the problem, they just want to replace the parts that fail. Any thoughts?
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Hammer Time
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Nov 23, 2010, 6:45 AM
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Re: Dodge Ram Keeps Exploding
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All cooling systems build pressure. The pressure is maintained at a constant level through the cap. If you were building excess pressure, it would be spilling out of the cap. If you have hoses bursting, the hose was bad in the first place. Now, if you are getting hot air building in the cooling system and displacing coolant, that would be different. That would indicate a likely blown head gasket.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Nov 23, 2010, 6:46 AM)
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