2005 Chevy van 2500 6.0 gas liter. Replace [water pump](/...
Customer
2005 Chevy van 2500 6.0 gas liter. Replace [water pump](/topics-water-pump/) and thermostat still getting hot.
Mechanic's Assistant: Has the vehicle ever overheated? And when was it last serviced?
Yes over heats
Mecha...
2005 Chevy van 2500 6.0 gas liter. Replace [water pump](/topics-water-pump/) and thermostat still getting hot.
Mechanic's Assistant: Has the vehicle ever overheated? And when was it last serviced?
Yes over heats
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Van 2500 yourself? What have you tried so far?
Yes. New water pump and new thermostat. Still gets hot and we’ll stay hot and when lose power
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
No thanks
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Customer
240 days ago
2005 Chevy 2500 van 6.0 gas [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/). New water pump new thermostat still gets hot and stays hot.
JoseV819
240 days ago
Automotive Expert
Hi my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will be assisting you today. The system will offer a phone call but please disregard. So to start with has a combustion gas block test been done on the vehicle?
Customer
240 days ago
No
JoseV819
240 days ago
Automotive Expert
Sounds like the [head gaskets](/topics-head-gasket-chevy/) could be blown or warped cylinder heads from being over heated.
Customer
240 days ago
That's what I thought. I notice there's bubbles in the coolant even when you first start it but the coolant never really sucks down in the engine
JoseV819
240 days ago
Automotive Expert
Yeah sounds like combustion gases are pushing into the cooling system.
Customer
240 days ago
How do I cancel this
JoseV819
240 days ago
Automotive Expert
You will need to go to customer service.
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2005 Chevy van 2500 6.0 gas liter. Replace [water pump](/topics-water-pump/) and thermostat still getting hot. Mechanic's Assistant: Has the vehicle ever overheated? And when was it last serviced? Yes over heats Mecha...
2005 Chevy van 2500 6.0 gas liter. Replace [water pump](/topics-water-pump/) and thermostat still getting hot. Mechanic's Assistant: Has the vehicle ever overheated? And when was it last serviced? Yes over heats Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Van 2500 yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes. New water pump and new thermostat. Still gets hot and we’ll stay hot and when lose power Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No thanks