Overheating

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Asked by Dylan Oct 26, 2017 at 12:17 AM about the 1992 Dodge Dakota LE Club Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 92 Dodge Dakota it doesn't have overdrive
because the switch it broken. I have tried replacing
multiple parts but my truck still overheats when I
drive it 10 miles or so. I cut the muffler off because
it was busted and the driver side exhaust manifold
glows red after driving about 5 miles. Any help in
finding the issue would be much appreciated.

7 Answers

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you should not run it if it gets that hot , doesn't the temp. gauge soar ? check coolant level , thermostat , see if radiator is plugged , what does the exhaust look like ? look under the oil fill cap what do you see ?

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Only gauge that works is the amp gauge. New thermostat replaced three times. I flushed the radiator. Under the oil fill cap has no oil in it however my dipstick says that it's full.

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do the coolant fans come on ?, If it has over heated a few times I would think that motor is a goner

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Only overheated once. I took the drive side exhaust manifold off and there is fire coming out of the valve. Could it be running rich?

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