2002 Chrysler Sebring Had Engine Rebuilt 25 000 Miles On Everything Brand New

2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING
22,000 MILES
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I had a engine rebuilt with 25,000 miles on it everything on engine brand new, struts, once enegine put in car stated running hot after driving a distance, took it to dealer ship who said it was blown gaskets, gasket changed still running hot, dealership said it was radiator, took it to radiator dealer who said no leak in radiator, sounds more like the water pump, what could it possibly be
Mar 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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radiator may be clogged, not leaking. have it flow tested not pressure tested.

head gaskets blow from overheating. it is a result of overheating not the cause

Roy
Mar 2, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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