2000 Nissan Altima Replaced Water Pump Car Still Overheating Cold Air Comes Out

2000 NISSAN ALTIMA
180,000 MILES
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MILLER60
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we replaced the water pump and the car is still overheating, cold air comes out of the heater vents and white smoke is coming from the tail pipe what could be the problem?
Jan 5, 2013 at 7:23 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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from overheating, you may have damaged the motors head gasket. have a leak down test to confirm.

Roy
Jan 5, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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