1996 Cadillac Deville overheating

KALONJI-11

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1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
4.6L
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
105,395 MILES

I replaced radiator water pump thermotast. I also did headgasket test liquid stay blue. Does not smoke when running.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 6:02 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Have you flushed the engine block? Does it overheat at highway speeds or only in town driving? Have you checked to make sure ignition timing is correct?

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 6:11 PM

KALONJI-11

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I can drive on highway for about 60miles temp goes from 196to217 city drive or idle it will go up from 197 to 222or higher

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 6:22 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Are the cooling fans turning on?

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 6:48 PM

KALONJI-11

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Yes when I turn on heat or air they work

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 AT 9:36 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Do they turn on if the engine gets hot with the AC and heat off?

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 AT 9:44 AM

KALONJI-11

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What temperature should it be for the fan's to turn on

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 AT 3:24 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I believe it's around 215.

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 AT 5:44 PM

KALONJI-11

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They turn on at 222 but go off at 215 and does not drop until I drive. Also if I spray water on the coolant crossover with the radiator cap off the temp drop down to 190 to 196, and water level start flowing in the reservoir.

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Thursday, May 29th, 2014 AT 3:55 PM