1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Bleeding cooling system

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
160,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RTHOMAS44
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I recently changed radiator,water pump and thermostat and tried bleeding the system but I get water coming out and then it goes back to running hot
Jun 9, 2014 at 5:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you had the radiator cap tested yet?Also is the radiator cooling fan turning on at the correct temp?
Jun 9, 2014 at 5:07 PM
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RTHOMAS44
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I haven't when I start car up all fluids come out through cap also when bleeding, I get water gushing up but it still is holding a lot of air/pressure
Jun 9, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked to see if there is excessive pressure in the cooling system from maybe a bad head gasket.
Jun 9, 2014 at 6:37 PM
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RTHOMAS44
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That is my next plan of action change gaskets and cap
Jun 9, 2014 at 6:45 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Before you change the head gasket I would make sure its bad.You can rent a chemical head gasket tester at auto zone for free y o u just have to by the chemical for it.
Jun 9, 2014 at 6:50 PM
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RTHOMAS44
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I recently noticed the coolant isn't circulating properly out top radiator hose into engine. Also fan isn't coming on when. When vehicle runs hot
Jun 17, 2014 at 1:47 PM