Engine overheats after intake gasket replacement

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Nov 5, 2015 | 12:18 PM

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Engine overheats after intake gasket replacement

My 92 305 TBI is overheating after replacing the intake gasket. I had a mechanic do the work and he doesn't know. I can't get it over to him due to it getting hot. I replaced the thermostat, and it seemed to work, but the temp gauge fluctuated more than usual. I let the engine cool a bit, started it, and it started to overheat again. The top hose was cool as if the thermostat was stuck shut.

I am perplexed as to why this is going on, so if someone has an idea I'd be happy to hear it.

Nov 5, 2015 | 12:32 PM

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Engine overheats after intake gasket replacement

Air trapped and steam making your needle peg to red. Let it burp and turn heater on

Nov 5, 2015 | 01:37 PM

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Re: Engine overheats after intake gasket replacement

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Air trapped and steam making your needle peg to red. Let it burp and turn heater on

I took the thermostat out, and it runs nice and cool. Maybe this will get the air out. I swapped the thermostat, so when it's cool I will drop it in and see what happens.