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Overheating
Sunday, October 02, 2005 6:18 PM
Hello. I just drove 2 hours home. I didnt realize it until I was home, but my car was overheating. The guage was all the way at the top. Also, the Check Gages light was on. I let the car sit about 15 minutes, then opened the hood and it was still very hot. I checked the coolant and there was plenty in there. My water pump was replaced less than a year ago. Any suggestions on what the problem is?


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Re: Overheating
Sunday, October 02, 2005 6:26 PM
Thermostat may have stuck closed.

Radiator not circulating due to sludge.









Re: Overheating
Monday, October 03, 2005 12:55 PM
If the thermostack is stuck close, is there any way I can open it... or should I take it to a garage?


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Re: Overheating
Monday, October 03, 2005 6:32 PM
When you turn the heat on do you feel it get hot? What color is your coolant? Do you have a check engine light on?


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Re: Overheating
Monday, October 03, 2005 6:42 PM
If the thermostat is stuck closed, replace it. $10 tops.









Re: Overheating
Monday, October 03, 2005 8:32 PM
thermostat is very cheap and easy to change. If you pay 10$ for it you prolly paid too much, And its about 40 mins work IF That!
Re: Overheating
Tuesday, October 04, 2005 6:00 AM
Ok, thanks guys. I'll get out my haynes manual today and give you guys an update in a few days.


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