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Overheats?

Tiny
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  • 1984 PONTIAC TRANS AM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,000 MILES
1984 Pontiac Trans Am v8 5.0 305 mileage: 77,000. I put new manual transmission, new carburetor, new thermostat and radiator with hoses. When I drive, I feel heat coming in where the stick shift knob is, on the instrument panel, I have radiator arrow coming from 220 to 240, and then it climbs over. What is a possible cause for such a thing? What can you tell me where to look? No leaks.
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 AT 10:42 PM

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Tiny
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First check the radiator temperature with a separate temperature gauge. This will double-check your dash gauge. Remove the thermostat and test in a pan of hot water. It may be faulty. Check for exhaust in the cooling system. (Blown Head Gasket).
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