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'96 chevy blazer water pump issues, i think.


mandyann77
11-10-2008, 08:02 AM
:banghead: I have a 1996 Chevy Blazer and I have to keep it cause it is paid for, here is my problem. It keeps overheating. I changed the thermostat 3 days ago and it did nothing. I can't go 5 miles down the road without the temp gauge going to the almost to the red line. The heater blows out cold air all the time so I am thinking that the water isn't circulating and the water pump is bad, right.? Help, Please.

Leeann94astro
11-10-2008, 08:19 AM
More likely your heater core/radiator is clogged.

Buy some radiator flush stuff and follow MTs step-by-step here:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=5855925&postcount=3

MT-2500
11-10-2008, 08:23 AM
Welcome to AF

First thing check coolant level in rad and for coolant loss.
If no coolant loss check for proper operation and or replace the thermostat.

mandyann77
11-10-2008, 08:29 AM
The coolant level hasn't moved in the radiator reservoir and I changed the thermostat on Friday.

Leeann94astro
11-10-2008, 08:36 AM
Check the coolant level in the radiator, not the reservoir. Just because it's supposed to pull from the reservoir when low doesn't mean it actually does...

mandyann77
11-10-2008, 02:48 PM
Thanks for the help., I will try flushing the radiator and go from there.

MT-2500
11-10-2008, 02:59 PM
Check the coolant lev in rad.
Did you bleed system after stat replacement.
Does heater have any heat brfore it heats up?

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