engine will overheat within 10 minutes of starting

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
90,000 MILES
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JOEY5555
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I have flushed radiator and changed thermostat, replaced water pump, pressure and vacuum tested system. The engine still overheats with 10 minutes of idling or driving. I am baffled and out of ideas. There is no oil in coolant, nor coolant in oil.
Help??
Nov 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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HMAC300
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check your radiator for cold spots. when the engien heats up, shut off engien and disconnect fans so they won't start. touch radiator in several places. if you feel a cold spot anywhere the radiator is clogged. it should have enve temp all over.
Nov 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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