1998 8.3 diesel water temp
I have a 1998 american tradition 8.3 just recently temp gauge went to 250 and back to 180 then again and again while doing 65mph for about a hour. Got home ck it fan working fine water levels ok. Went...
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I had something similar in symptoms in 2012
But much worse results (cumins 6tb 5.6L )
The plastic expansion tank cracked and leaked
It was over heating from coolant loss,
The temp would go up, then coolant system pressure would release at the cap, temp would drop, then immediately start climbing
I ended up broke down, was towed too Flagstaff, and spent thousands of $$ in engine repairs, plus motel expenses for a ten day stay
Be careful, check everything
But much worse results (cumins 6tb 5.6L )
The plastic expansion tank cracked and leaked
It was over heating from coolant loss,
The temp would go up, then coolant system pressure would release at the cap, temp would drop, then immediately start climbing
I ended up broke down, was towed too Flagstaff, and spent thousands of $$ in engine repairs, plus motel expenses for a ten day stay
Be careful, check everything
