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z6 turbo OVERHEATING! HELP PLZ

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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I just swapped a z6 with turbo into my car. it would overheat when it ran for awhile but go back down once i started drivin. I already replaced the water pump and thermostat.. still overheats then cools back down(intermitting) when i turn the car off the coolants boilin back into the the resivour? Any help id appreciate it. Thanks H-T
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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flush the motor
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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i have changed the water pump all the coolant has been flushed and then refilled. wat is that gonna do?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Is your rad fan coming on at operating temps at idle?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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whats done to the motor as far as the headgasket/headbolts or studs?

id take a good gander and say your having headlift, which the sohc engines are known for once they see some sort of FI. had the same problem when i was spraying and it'll get worse as the more you drive it.
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