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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 11:35 AM
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I had a problem with my radiator where it was leakin coolant. It overheated twice while my radiator was messed up. But I replaced the radiator with a new one and it worked fine, but last night when it rained I turned on the A/C and after a while I noticed it started overheating again. What could it be? Is the head warped and is this why its overheating?
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 11:41 AM
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Could be a head gasket. Could also be that your A/C is overcharged. I have seen both of those cause overheating. If you start to overheat and you turn on the heater and it doesn't get cold, you have a blown head gasket.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 11:54 AM
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I'd also like to add that it could be your thermostat...fairly cheap and easy to replace so you might want to give it a shot first.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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try thermostat
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 01:37 PM
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It's most likely the thermostat -- should be ~$9 at a local parts store.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 01:52 PM
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Check the water Pump. They are made to leak when they wear out. Check where its leaking from. Is it all splattered on the underside of the hood above the Belts? If so...Water Pump.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 07:16 PM
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did u ever replace the radiator hoses? my car was leaking coolant slowly after swapping in a new radiator...i got new hoses and everything is now fine.
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 01:30 AM
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I already replaced the thermostat and no I haven changed the hoses.
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