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Engine Cooling
Radiator
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero over heating
2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
116,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
PEPSIGUY1968
MEMBER
2 POSTS
we replaced the water pump, and the rad cap. and it blows the rad cap off and could it be the thomostat
Mar 22, 2015 at 8:18 AM
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HMAC300
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Experienced Mechanic
48,601 POSTS
have it checked for head gasket problem. it could be t stat however but I kind of doubt it.
Mar 22, 2015 at 8:32 AM
PEPSIGUY1968
MEMBER
2 POSTS
so the compression blowing the rad cap off
Mar 22, 2015 at 10:57 PM
HMAC300
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Experienced Mechanic
48,601 POSTS
it's either a blockage or the head gasket is leaking compression into the cooling system which blows the cap off
Mar 23, 2015 at 12:39 AM
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