Motor gettin HOT.

***cumminator*** · 07-04-2009, 10:39 PM

just picked up an 06 and it goes over 200 all the time, but it will come back down quickly. my questions are 1) is this normal. 2) is there a lower temp thermostat i can put in, and 3) if this isnt normal what could be the cause?

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2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s
For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping
"Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

Bigrok · 07-04-2009, 10:45 PM

Mine will get up to about 200 before the thermostat opens. It then comes down to about 180-190 normal operating temp.

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2007 2500, QCSB, 4x4, 5.9L, 48RE, silencer ring MIA, torque tube baffle MIA, B&W Hitch, Smarty Jr POD, Isspro gauges (boost, trans temp, EGT), Aero Turbine 4040XL, smoked cablights

stock dodge · 07-04-2009, 10:49 PM

If its a hot humid day mine will run 200 on the highway , does it ever run above that , and when it comes down does it go back up to 200?

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03' CR, AFE Stage II, Edge Juice w/ Att., 4" Turbo Back.auto , 4:10, stage 1 nozzles

***cumminator*** · 07-04-2009, 10:51 PM

this one goes over 200, got on it tonight and it went further past 200 then i would ever like to see it. i just can't believe those temps are normal.

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2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s
For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping
"Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

Bigrok · 07-04-2009, 10:53 PM

I would go get a new thermostat to start. Then if that doesn't fix it, take a look at the water pump.

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2007 2500, QCSB, 4x4, 5.9L, 48RE, silencer ring MIA, torque tube baffle MIA, B&W Hitch, Smarty Jr POD, Isspro gauges (boost, trans temp, EGT), Aero Turbine 4040XL, smoked cablights

***cumminator*** · 07-04-2009, 10:54 PM

everday driving, it will go over 200 about the width of the needle, the drop down below 200 the same. but it does that all the time, making me think the thermostat is either not working right or is set at a temp. above 200 maybe 210?

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2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s
For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping
"Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

stock dodge · 07-04-2009, 10:54 PM

try it with the smarty back to stock , what happens

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03' CR, AFE Stage II, Edge Juice w/ Att., 4" Turbo Back.auto , 4:10, stage 1 nozzles

stock dodge · 07-04-2009, 10:56 PM

Make sure the radiator and inner cooler is clean ,

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03' CR, AFE Stage II, Edge Juice w/ Att., 4" Turbo Back.auto , 4:10, stage 1 nozzles

***cumminator*** · 07-04-2009, 11:02 PM

well i had to drive it 6hrs back here without the smarty and it done the same thing, after loading the smarty it doesnt get any warmer. but tonight i got a little rowdy on a back road. stopped and boosted it up a lil bit and let er rip till about 80 and looked down at the engine temp and saw it was about 3 notches over 200. so i freaked and cutting the heater on full blast LOL. where can i find new thermostats?

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2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s
For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping
"Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

gassernomore · 07-04-2009, 11:08 PM

I would recommend getting a 180 degree thermostat stock is 190 i have the 180 in mine and i hardly get it over 190 i got mine at a carquest dealer i believe.

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99 2500 4x4 / Edge EZ / Isspro Fuel Gauge / Turbo Timer / Raptor 150 / Scan Gauge II

06 2500 4X4 / Edge Attitude / Straight Piped

**sofakingbad** · 07-04-2009, 11:09 PM

my truck does the same....200-210 then drop to 190 or so....

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05 Cummins 4x4 auto
01 cummins 2wd 6speed
06 Duramax LBZ- sold

***cumminator*** · 07-04-2009, 11:14 PM

i guess im just used to my 03 never getting over 200, ill try the thermostat and maybe a radiator flush. if that dont work what is involved with a water pump?

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2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s
For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping
"Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

07-04-2009, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
*cumminator* In Search of the Money Tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zanesville,OH/Oak Grove,LA Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cumminator's Truck Pics	Motor gettin HOT. just picked up an 06 and it goes over 200 all the time, but it will come back down quickly. my questions are 1) is this normal. 2) is there a lower temp thermostat i can put in, and 3) if this isnt normal what could be the cause? __________________ 2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping "Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

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07-04-2009, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigrok Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oahu, Hawaii for now (can't wait to get back to the mainland) Posts: 723 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Bigrok's Truck Pics	Mine will get up to about 200 before the thermostat opens. It then comes down to about 180-190 normal operating temp. __________________ 2007 2500, QCSB, 4x4, 5.9L, 48RE, silencer ring MIA, torque tube baffle MIA, B&W Hitch, Smarty Jr POD, Isspro gauges (boost, trans temp, EGT), Aero Turbine 4040XL, smoked cablights

07-04-2009, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
stock dodge Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson , Michigan Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts stock dodge's Truck Pics	If its a hot humid day mine will run 200 on the highway , does it ever run above that , and when it comes down does it go back up to 200? __________________ 03' CR, AFE Stage II, Edge Juice w/ Att., 4" Turbo Back.auto , 4:10, stage 1 nozzles

07-04-2009, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
*cumminator* In Search of the Money Tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zanesville,OH/Oak Grove,LA Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cumminator's Truck Pics	this one goes over 200, got on it tonight and it went further past 200 then i would ever like to see it. i just can't believe those temps are normal. __________________ 2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping "Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

07-04-2009, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bigrok Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oahu, Hawaii for now (can't wait to get back to the mainland) Posts: 723 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Bigrok's Truck Pics	I would go get a new thermostat to start. Then if that doesn't fix it, take a look at the water pump. __________________ 2007 2500, QCSB, 4x4, 5.9L, 48RE, silencer ring MIA, torque tube baffle MIA, B&W Hitch, Smarty Jr POD, Isspro gauges (boost, trans temp, EGT), Aero Turbine 4040XL, smoked cablights

07-04-2009, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
*cumminator* In Search of the Money Tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zanesville,OH/Oak Grove,LA Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cumminator's Truck Pics	everday driving, it will go over 200 about the width of the needle, the drop down below 200 the same. but it does that all the time, making me think the thermostat is either not working right or is set at a temp. above 200 maybe 210? __________________ 2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping "Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

07-04-2009, 10:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
stock dodge Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson , Michigan Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts stock dodge's Truck Pics	try it with the smarty back to stock , what happens __________________ 03' CR, AFE Stage II, Edge Juice w/ Att., 4" Turbo Back.auto , 4:10, stage 1 nozzles

07-04-2009, 10:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
stock dodge Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson , Michigan Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts stock dodge's Truck Pics	Make sure the radiator and inner cooler is clean , __________________ 03' CR, AFE Stage II, Edge Juice w/ Att., 4" Turbo Back.auto , 4:10, stage 1 nozzles

07-04-2009, 11:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
*cumminator* In Search of the Money Tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zanesville,OH/Oak Grove,LA Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cumminator's Truck Pics	well i had to drive it 6hrs back here without the smarty and it done the same thing, after loading the smarty it doesnt get any warmer. but tonight i got a little rowdy on a back road. stopped and boosted it up a lil bit and let er rip till about 80 and looked down at the engine temp and saw it was about 3 notches over 200. so i freaked and cutting the heater on full blast LOL. where can i find new thermostats? __________________ 2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping "Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"

07-04-2009, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
gassernomore Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton, Or Posts: 197 Thanks: 13 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts gassernomore's Truck Pics	I would recommend getting a 180 degree thermostat stock is 190 i have the 180 in mine and i hardly get it over 190 i got mine at a carquest dealer i believe. __________________ 99 2500 4x4 / Edge EZ / Isspro Fuel Gauge / Turbo Timer / Raptor 150 / Scan Gauge II 06 2500 4X4 / Edge Attitude / Straight Piped

07-04-2009, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
sofakingbad New Mexico Chapter President Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Cruces,NM Posts: 4,262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts sofakingbad's Truck Pics	my truck does the same....200-210 then drop to 190 or so.... __________________ 05 Cummins 4x4 auto 01 cummins 2wd 6speed 06 Duramax LBZ- sold

07-04-2009, 11:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
*cumminator* In Search of the Money Tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zanesville,OH/Oak Grove,LA Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cumminator's Truck Pics	i guess im just used to my 03 never getting over 200, ill try the thermostat and maybe a radiator flush. if that dont work what is involved with a water pump? __________________ 2006 2500 auto, tranny-everything but the shafts, Banks Intercooler, CAI, Ram Air, and Dual Exhaust, Smarty TNT, EZ, HTT 64/71, Performax Gauges, AD 150, Arson 3, Flux 2.0s For Sale: HTT SuperDave(s480), Source Automotive Twin Piping "Thanks to Chuck @ New Era Diesel"