[RavenProjecT]

thanks for the reply guys. i've already changed the t-stat, and can't remember how long it was prior to the last time i flushed the system about a month ago. The hoses are still original to my knowledge, but show no cracks or collapse at first glance (i'll be checking those next just in case), so maybe the hoses are an issue.

As for the fan when the temp goes up, the rad fan does work when it gets hot, but the blower fan in the dash that operates the A/C and defrost functions hasn't worked in over six months, lol (no air circulating). I thought it could be the issue, but doesn't make sense for it to be so. BTW: anyone know how to remove the temp control cluster? I know you need those clamps that audio guys use to pull out stereos, but have no idea what its called or where to get one because i'll need it to pull out the temp cluster so I can fix the blower fan. It's funny because if i hit a bump hard enough, then the blower fan works again until the next bump shuts it off, so i figure its an electrical thing causing it (but any ideas or suggestions are more than welcome).

thanks again guys.