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Amy M
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Jun 27, 2009, 7:51 AM

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I replaced the radiator and thermostat-car is still over heating, it seems the temp gauge stays fairly normal, but the overflow is steaming and hissing as though is overheated, i don't know what else to replace? somebody please help!!


Hammer Time
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Jun 27, 2009, 8:56 AM

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You have probably fixed the original problem that caused the overheating but at this point it has likely gotten too hot and blown a head gasket. It only takes one good overheating to do that.
You will have to pressure test the cooling system with all the plugs removed to find out.



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Sidom
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Jun 27, 2009, 1:36 PM

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You can do damage if you drive to far on an overheating engine as Hammer as stated...

Also another thing to check for would be an air pocket. Those have the t stat off the bottom hose & can be tough to get the air out. After it cools down check the level & see if it's very low... Without an airlift tool sometimes on those you have to warm them up 2 or 3 times to get all the air out.........

Maybe a little background on the original problem would be helpful & exactly how far it was driven while overheating...... Don't worry no one is gonna yell at you


Aldy
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Jun 29, 2009, 1:30 AM

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