AboutRoland Finston Expertise I take questions about domestic Chrysler-product front wheel drive cars and minivans for the years 1982-2000 based upon my experience and shop manuals. I don't have detailed information (e.g. manuals) nor expertise for Jeeps, trucks, SUV's, import vehicles, or for years more recent than 2000 (except Sebring/Stratus I have '03).
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Experience I have been a do-it-yourself auto hobbyist for 5 decades, and most recently have been concentrating on the various Chrysler Corporation domestic front wheel drive cars and vans. I have shop manuals and wiring diagrams for many models for the years '83-'00, as well as rear wheel drive cars for the early 80's. I enjoy analyzing problems that other Chrysler enthusiasts are having and sharing my information.
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Expert: Roland Finston Date: 7/22/2008 Subject: 96 chrysler lhs: running hot despite repairs
Question i have a 96 chrysler lhs and its been running hot i have changed the thermostat, housing, sensor in the housing,hoses,water pump,and the radator and its still running hot what else can it be and what can i do thank you charlene
Answer Hi Charlene,
Can you describe the functioning of the cooling system: does the gauge go to full hot, does steam come out from under hood, are you loosing coolant, are the radiator fans coming on (first one, then both) as the gauge rises? Are you seeing any white smoke from the exhaust when you start the car after sitting overnight? Is it possible that you have a brake disc/shoe that is dragging (does the car roll back and forth easily on a flat surface/are any of the 4 wheels hot to the touch after a drive? I think you can see what I am aiming at in these questions as to what are the other possibilities. So use the "thank and rate" tab get back to me with any comments/answers using the comments area for your text message.
Roland
