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overheating


derek28
09-08-2006, 01:34 PM
my 95 rodeo keeps overheating but I don't think its the cooling system, can it have anything to do with the oil pump?

Canucklehead
09-08-2006, 02:39 PM
my 95 rodeo keeps overheating but I don't think its the cooling system, can it have anything to do with the oil pump?When does it overheat and why do you suspect the oil pump?

amigo-2k
09-08-2006, 03:44 PM
How many miles on the truck?

Gizmo42
09-08-2006, 04:12 PM
Most common causes of overheating

1. Bad thermostat
2. Plugged/restricted radiator
3. Bad fan clutch

I have no idea how a bad oil pump would cause overheating.

Canucklehead
09-08-2006, 04:35 PM
Most common causes of overheating

1. Bad thermostat
2. Plugged/restricted radiator
3. Bad fan clutch

I have no idea how a bad oil pump would cause overheating.When my fan clutch failed I noticed oil pressure drop almost to zero while coolant temp was high (in stop and go traffic). Once I got moving again and temperature came down oil pressure came back up to its normal range. I suppose one could think this was an oil pump problem.

surferfletch
09-08-2006, 06:03 PM
Are you certain there are no leaks? How old is the water pump?

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