i have a 98 intrepid it has a new thermostat and radiator but still overheats what can be causing this

1998 DODGE INTREPID
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LISACOLE532
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It has antifreeze New radiator and thermostat I can drive down the road and it goes hot I don't know how to tell if it has a bad water pump my fans work what can this be
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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i would start with a leak down test to verify the head gaskets.

Roy
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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How do I do that
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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its done by a shop. they inject air into the clinders and watch for movement in the cooling system. it will tell whether there is any leakage of the head gaskets.

how long has it been overheating??

Roy
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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3days
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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you may have damaged the head gaskets


Roy
Jul 16, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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