Replaced radiator hoses thermostat reservoir and cap but still overheats water pump is fine what do I do?
JERROB5
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2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
54,000 MILES
Like I said I replaced the hoses the reservoir the thermostat and the radiator I ran it waited for it burb and it still over heats im at a loss what else cxan I do there r no leaks anywhere I appreciate all the help I can get thank you sincerely robert hicks
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 AT 3:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you bleed the system? Have you checked for head gasket problems? Are the cooling fans working?
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 AT 3:18 AM
JERROB5
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I left the cap off waiting for it to burp what else is there tio do as bleeding the system?Thank u
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 AT 3:29 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is one way, others will allow the return hose from the heater core to stay loose to allow air to exit. Some vehicles are equipped with a bleeder on the thermostat housing.
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 AT 3:46 AM
CADIEMAN
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I agree with checking the head gaskets.
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 AT 10:18 PM
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When it keeps over heating. The heads get cracks in them. Check for water in the oil. It will look like brown jelly.