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Put new water pump & took thermostat out but still running hot Why?

Tiny
ANGL1708
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  • 1993 FORD PROBE
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When fill it up with water & crank it it blows out
Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 5:40 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked the head gasket yet?Sounds like its letting engine compression into the cooling system.
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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 7:28 AM
Tiny
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Not yet, was hopein it may be something lil more simplier LoL, but its looking more & more like thats what it is, Bad thing is I just put new water pump on 3 mths b4 this & checked it & the barrings came out of it
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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 7:50 AM
Tiny
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Symptoms indicates a blown head gasket.
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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 8:14 AM

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