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Tiny
DANIELLE20
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  • 2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
What would cause a 2000 Pontiac Firebird to overheat?
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Saturday, August 13th, 2011 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Clogged radiator, defective water pump, etc-Try replacing the thermostat and see what happens
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Saturday, August 13th, 2011 AT 8:23 PM
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Radiator plugged, radiator blocked, radiator cooling fins corroded away, thermostat stuck closed, low on coolant, loose water pump belt, broken water pump impeller, slipping fan clutch or dead electric fan motor, leaking head gasket. Which of those have you checked so far?
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Saturday, August 13th, 2011 AT 8:27 PM

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