My brother said same thing about compression...I will try thermostat removal. Compression test will next.
On Sep 17, 2017 6:54 PM, "Bill Prince" <[email protected]> wrote: > A couple of thoughts. We had an older Dodge van with the 318 V8. We > replaced the radiator and put in a 3-fin in place of the original 2-fin, > and that really cooled it off. Otherwise, replace the radiator instead of > just a flush. > > Also, check the compression. You may be getting blow-by on one or more > cylinders. That can really heat up the oil (and then the engine). > > > bp > <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> > > On 9/17/2017 5:06 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >> My wife bought a 2001 4x4 Chevy S10 Vortec 4.3 from sons wife. We knew >> it heated up a little...I replaced water pump, fan clutch, thermostat, had >> system flushed including heater core along with radiator. It doesn't heat >> up us as much...you can run it on freeway with temp at 210 degrees...once >> you exit and stop, it gets hot for a bit then cools off again. No >> detectable leaks, no water in oil...wonder if sensor if faulty...any ideas >> or tips...we want 4x4 for winter hiking season. Thanks >> > >
