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The vehicle is a 1998 Pontiac Siluette Van

Tiny
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  • 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
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The vehicle is a 1998 Pontiac Siluette Van. Overheating and engine is shutting down. There is no evidence of coolant leaks in the engine compartment, under carriage. There is air bubbles coming out from the hose that is connected to the reservoir. I suspect the thermostat being at fault, looks like there is no coolant circulation between the radiator, the engine ane the heater inside the van. All hoses, belts and water pump are ok. Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 AT 6:43 PM

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Tiny
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Check thermostat and flush cooling system while you have the t-stat out.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. Do you have any pictures of there is the t-stat located on this vehicle? Is a 3.4 V6 FWD.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 AT 7:10 PM
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You need to bleed the system of any air bubbles. There should be two bleeding screws at the ends of the heating hoses. Try that let me know how it went. Had this problem and just needed to let the air bubbles out
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Thursday, November 29th, 2012 AT 3:54 PM

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