Ok I have an 82 diesel westy. I have a problem with it getting hot. Here is my list of things I have done. Checked the two thermostats on the radiator Made sure the fan worked and came on Replaced the water pump thermostat Flushed the system Made sure that none of the hoses were blocked Took out the water pump and it seems to turn freely. It seems like the water pump is not pumping the water up to the radiator, does the cap on the filler tank (where the antifreeze goes) need to be a very tight fit to create a vacuum? Could my water pump be bad even if it turns freely? What else can I do to troubleshoot this problem? Any help would be appreciated so my wife will stop bothering me. Gary |
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