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

1993 FORD PROBE
150 MILES
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ANGL1708
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when fill it up with water & crank it it blows out
Apr 1, 2012 at 5:40 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked the head gasket yet?Sounds like its letting engine compression into the cooling system.
Apr 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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ANGL1708
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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
Apr 1, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Symptoms indicates a blown head gasket.
Apr 1, 2012 at 8:14 AM
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