mr rik
miami,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, July 15, 2011
You might try a fresh radiator cap.
mr rik
miami,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, July 15, 2011
from radiator "flushes". Youre just askin for trouble with these.
Just drain your radiator and refill every few years or so. Run a couple minutes with the cap off to let out air, then put the cap on and check to see if the upper radiator hose gets hot. -If not you may have thermostat problems.
Also make sure your radiator fan is working properly and that you have heat.
Always do this procedure after the car has sat for a few hours or overnight.
Sounds like your car is already screwed though, so what Jim said.
Jim
Millbrook,#4Consumer Comment
Fri, July 15, 2011
You Probably have a blown head gasket, it was probably blown when the truck First overheated, Not their fault.
As well replace the water Pump, I've seen the Pump's vanes eaten away and useless. Especially when water and NOT antifreeze is used.
Replace the Pump first (Cheaper)