Overheating

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ADAMSM63
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  • 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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I have replaced the water pump and t-stat, water pump was leaking and just changed the t-stat while I was in there. It still keeps overheating. No water or sludge in the oil. Cant find any leaks anywhere and its not loosing fluid. What could it be, maybe just air. I am lost, I have mech. Nearly all my life but this has me puzzled, help.
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RBHAZARD
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It is your heater core that controls the thermostat on your car, Pain in ass to replace, but worth it, unfortunately, 6hrs labor ugh!
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ECHSBLAZER
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First, what is the running temperture?
My car runs is at about 220 degrees, if that is to hot, what could be the cause. I put a spectrometer in the over flow to test for gases and got readings of exhaust. Does that mean I need a new head gasket?
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
MASTER TECH DAN
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Headgaskets are very commonon those cars operating temp is usually 190 to 220
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
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MASTERTECHTIM
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If the fan comes on and then goes off by itself then there is nothing to worry about.
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
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OKIETOWMAN
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I have a2000pontica sunfire replaced the fan relay and fan motor but fan not kicking in and overheating
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

Is your engine light on? If so and possibly if not the coolant temp sensor could be bad. It controls when the fan is to kick on.

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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
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JMONEY6187
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2000 Pontiac Sunfire, 164,000 miles; My car temperature gage has been maxing out. Since the first time, about two months ago, I have since replaced the thermostat and waterpump. I have pulled the heads out and had them checked at a machine shop. I have replaced the head gasket, valve cover gasket and serpentine belt. I have changed the oil and filter. I have changed the plugs and wires. I have flushed the radiator. What else could possibly be causing the car to overheat after 15 minutes of running it? Please help because I am not trying to buy another car and create another monthly bill!
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM (Merged)
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Have you checked the cooling fan yet? Does it run when normal temps are reached? Or start right away when the a/c is turned on?
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