Sparrow2001

Thanks guys!! So awesome to have such a wealth of info at my finger tips! Will let you know how it turns out.

Greatly appretiated!! As far as mods go there are plans set in motion.. Are those coolant test systems readily availible at auto parts stores or is that something I would need to order? Also are there brands that i need to be aware of? Thanks!. I'll take a look, any recomendations as far as viewing?....

First time posting on a forum so have mercy lol. Buddy of mine has an 01 dodge 5spd 2wd thats recently bin running hot when driven empty and short distances(he had to limp it home driving under 1500rpm), almost to the point of over heating. He also noticed it was low on coolant although he couldn't find any leaks anywhere. So he thinks it might be a possible head gasket problem, I was thinking the running hot might be a faulty thermostate but then again a thermostate not opening wouldn't explain coolant lost.....so maybe he just can't find the leak or.....not really sure lol. He didn't say anything about white smoke when driveing, there isn't any smoke or leaks that he can see in the engine bay, and the oil and coolant both look normal. What other things causes these symtoms? Let me know your thoughts thanks. Btw thermostat was replaced recently and coolant was flushed not very long ago.