1998 Dodge Dakota 2WD 3.9L MFI 6 cyl 178000 mi
I noticed a slight chatter sound at start stop. I checked oil is fine however the top hose from the
thermostat to the rad very stiff and i am not geting ay heat. I let it cool and checked fluid levels and did have to fill coolent
tank to recommended level. drove for 1 hr and noted that the temp was at 180 deg. I changed the
thermostat (spring side down) still same problem. removed thermostat and tested all ok and re installed.
Now i have a short squeal at warm up but it stops after about 30 sec after. Paid $250 for it and runs great
till now no problems. Reg oil changes and clear on the stick. As far as i know nothing has been replaced. should
i consider replacing the pump,coolant,hoses and hardware? Also someone recommended using a flush kit but
i am afraid to do this because of the age of the gaskets and the chemicals used may do more damage than good.
Is this flush kit good or bad idea and should i go ahead with this repair?
(This post was edited by cadiz on May 21, 2009, 6:46 AM)
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