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    Coolant bleeding problem(have followed directions)

    Ok, here is the update. I bought and replaced the thermostat for $12. I was able to bleed the cooling system without it knocking me back 12 ft. Looking at the inner part of the thermostat, i can see where it was binding up. Now when begin to rev the engine to 2 grand, the hydraulic fan...
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    Coolant bleeding problem(have followed directions)

    I let everything cool down and started over. Im still haveing the same issue. I let the car run at idle till coolant comes out of the heater bleed steady, cap it off, and let it idle for 5 minutes. Temp gauge is reading normal. When I open the bleeder, it comes blasting out again and starts...
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    Coolant bleeding problem(have followed directions)

    Ok. I will try again. I have let it cool down and went back after it. It doesnt overheat at an idle or at least the temp gauge is reading at half on idle. It only appears to overheat when I drive, yet the coolant is rushing out of there. I was thinking my thermostat may be stuck. Is that...
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    Coolant bleeding problem(have followed directions)

    I have a 2000 V8. I followed the instructions for the v8 that Quik put up.
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    Coolant bleeding problem(have followed directions)

    Replaced the sway bar the other day and had to break the cooling sysem open. Once the project was complete, I bled the cooling system and took it for a spin. All is well. Next day, I drive for aprox 30 min and It starts running hot. I have to bleed the system more, Right? Degas bottle is...
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    Standard tranny swap for sst

    Ok. Would it behove me to change the pcm?
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    Standard tranny swap for sst

    Cool. I appreciate it!
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    Standard tranny swap for sst

    I've looked on that thread and have done a search without any luck. From what I've read, I was under the impression that the standard transmission is a 5R55N and the sst was a 5R55S. My original transmission has quite a few more miles and has the issue with seeming to be in neutral after a hard...
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    Standard tranny swap for sst

    I have a 2000 LS v8. I bought a 2002 LS Sport that had supposedly jumped time for a great price. I've robbed quite a few parts from it and I really want to swap the transmissions. My question is what all do I need from the 02 to change the transmission. Is it plug an play or do I need the...
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    Will an '05 tranny fit earlier models??

    I have an '00 Ls 8. Have had problems with the tranny since I bought it. I got it for a steal, $5500, or so i thought b/c I didnt notice the tranny problems till I ran the car for at least 45 min. This site has shed alot of light on the problems i'm having. I've already replaced the...
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