99 seville backfires/misfires, losing power (will barely go up my driveway), running hot.

1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE
90,000 MILES
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CMCONA
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A couple of weeks ago it backfired real loud. When I opened the hood I noticed the radiator hose on the top left was leaking. On closer inspection I realized there was a big hole in the radiator where the hose was supposed to be attached. Thinking that the radiator must have been badly clogged up, I replaced the radiator but the car is still doing the same thing. Runs hot, backfires & looses power badly.
May 26, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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FIXITMR
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check/change your thermostat.
May 26, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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FIXITMR
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also check for codes.
May 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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