Howdy, My diesel has been overheating for the last 5 months. I can drive until the overheating light is on, then touch the radiator ANYWHERE with no fear of being burned. I can then open bleed valve and out spurts coolant(60%) and air(40%). After 3 or 4 minutes, the radiator is hot and the temperature starts to fall. But then I have to add a half gallon of coolant. During the 5 months I have: replaced waterpump, replaced then removed thermostat, had radiator cleaned and rodded, replaced radiator-style cap, flushed system (5 times), bypassed oil cooler (found oil in coolant), and I have bled the _stupid_ system for 30++ hours. What else can I do? -- Steven E. Broomhead, Sr. ,============, .spew.. "I am not Slow, I am /__||___||___|| .cough.. '82 Diesel Velocity-Challenged!" | | |.sputter. Vanagon `--()-------()-'
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