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Jan 17, 2025 | 06:29 PM

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RJ_RS_SS_350

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Hope you shut it off quickly, 240 can be the kiss of death for these aluminum engines.

Jan 17, 2025 | 07:58 PM

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donbrew

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Was the fan running when it got to 240F?

Jan 18, 2025 | 01:26 AM

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BlueDevil

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Yes the fan was running.

Jan 18, 2025 | 08:29 AM

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donbrew

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Then the problem is the coolant; pump, low level, blockage etc,

Jan 18, 2025 | 08:46 AM

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I suggest you replace the coolant, at that temperature it will crystallize and can cause problems. Make sure you burp the system!

Jan 21, 2025 | 03:46 PM

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BlueDevil

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Thanks everyone Bill

Feb 2, 2025 | 08:29 AM

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BlueDevil

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What is the diameter of the stock flex pipe...mine is 3 inches

Feb 2, 2025 | 12:24 PM

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Oldblue

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This has the part number for the LNF gasket

https://www.gmcpartscanada-spg.ca/oe...asket-15946637

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