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Question by CrazyLegs
Submitted on 2/7/2004
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1995 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5 4 cyl auto, had head gasket replaced, why is heat gauge still fluctuating?  also coming up large hill, the gauge drops back to the normal?


Answer by max_force7734
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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Im  guessing  that  the  thermostat  needs  replacing.

 

Answer by MoparJohn
Submitted on 3/1/2005
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Since the radiator is lower than the thermostat housing in this model, air gets trapped the upper water jacket after the cooling system is opened for any reason (other than at the radiator cap). The air must be released by removing the hex plug on the top of the thermostat housing. Once this is done, the temp guage should behave normally. Don't wait to do this as your cylinder head could warp and/or gasket could blow again if the head gets hot enough.

 

Answer by Monaco
Submitted on 7/27/2005
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My mother has had the same problem with her 1995 Acclaim and has had the head gasket replaced twice.  

 

Answer by coffee
Submitted on 9/6/2005
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your thermostat connector may have a short

 

Answer by gene
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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sounds like there is a bit of air in the coolant system. gurgle the line...or just add a little coolant each day and let run. this will get the excess air out.

 

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