I changed the water pump, but it still overheats

2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
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CEPEDA_PARENTS
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I have to turn on heater to keep temperature down. What could be the problem? I've tried flushing the radiator, repairing a hairline crack on the radiator.
Feb 26, 2012 at 5:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Thermostat okay-if so could be airlock-try bleeding the cooling system don't work block and pressure test it, might have a blown head gasket
Feb 26, 2012 at 5:11 AM
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