Overheating

2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELLE20
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What would cause a 2000 Pontiac Firebird to overheat?
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Aug 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clogged radiator, defective water pump, etc-Try replacing the thermostat and see what happens
Aug 13, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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?
Aug 13, 2011 at 1:27 PM
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