Overheating

[thole812]

I have a 1995 ram 1500, 360ci. Came equipped with a tranny cooler.I have towed with this vehicle since I bought it new.No problems till a couple of years ago. Started to overheat when towing.Fluid level is okay.Also not getting good heat in winter.

[Austin8214]

need more info, Is the engine or the tranny overheating?

[thole812]

[quote=Austin8214]need more info, Is the engine or the tranny overheating?[/QUOThe tranny light does not come on so I'm assuming it is not.Yes the engine is overheating. The temp needle will just about touch red then I have to shut down.

[fredjacksonsan]

In that age of vehicle, it's common for the radiator to lose efficiency due to partial clogging. Have your radiator checked by a reputable radiator shop.

Couldn't hurt to check/replace the thermostat and water pump either.

Once those two are done you should see a big improvement in cooling.

[thole812]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

In that age of vehicle, it's common for the radiator to lose efficiency due to partial clogging. Have your radiator checked by a reputable radiator shop.

Couldn't hurt to check/replace the thermostat and water pump either.

Once those two are done you should see a big improvement in cooling.

Thanks for the info.

[fredjacksonsan]

Sure thing; post back here if that doesn't solve the problem....good luck.

[eskicay18]

i had the same problem..itd go up to 250 and not hit the redline yet but one day it overheated and it barey was touching the redline..had it towed and hda a new radiator put in it and a new water pump and a new theremostat, so now its all good...no more overheating...