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1998 XJR Cold Radiator/Not working

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Old Jul 31, 2024 | 04:39 PM
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Default 1998 XJR Cold Radiator/Not working

Today I had noticed that after I had gotten my car warmed up the radiator was still cold. One of the rad hoses was hot whilst the other wasn’t so it’s obviously not circulating but I don’t know what could be stopping it from doing so. I had changed the coolant from the green factory coolant to the orange Dexcool as I’ve seen it’s recommended to switch to, I had flushed the coolant 10+ times before switching so I don’t think its gelling and the thermostat is about a year old(should I buy a new one anyways?). if anyone can help me on how I should go about diagnosing this problem it would be very helpful as I’ve never had this problem before.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2024 | 04:50 PM
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How cold is it outside? Sounds like a thermostat.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2024 | 05:01 PM
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How cold is it outside? Sounds like a thermostat.
I live in Florida but the fans make it feel cold but I know the fans aren’t that good if the rad was working lol.
And ok that’s what I’m hoping it is I just ordered one. It’s currently 89F
 

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