Was the gasket replaced? Have you checked the hose and the heater core. Is everything tightened down?
1992 dodge Dakota 5.2l 318....192 F thermostat
thermostat probably stuck open needs to be checked or replaced
Have you checked for leaks? also the cooling fan may not be working.
Yes, replacing the heater core should slove the problem.
The spring side of any thermostat always goes towards the engine.
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it might have a sticking thermostat.
Dodge was able to meet the emission requirements with out an EGR valve. Nothing replaced it.
If the thermostat has failed it will need replaced.
factory thermostat should be a 180 degree stat.
The spring side goes towards the block.
The thermostat on a 3.7L V6 is under the housing where the lower radiator hose attaches to the engine.