over heating

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
167,000 MILES
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SHIELACROSS
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i have a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse.. it is overheating. I have put in a new thermostat and there are no leaks under the car or when i open the hood..any suggestions?
Sep 22, 2012 at 9:12 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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get a leak down test to confirm the motor does not have a blown head gasket from overheating.

the rad could be clogged as well.

Roy
Sep 22, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Are the cooling fans working?
Sep 22, 2012 at 9:45 AM
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SHIELACROSS
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yes, the fans are running fine.
Sep 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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KHLOW2008
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When does the overheating occur?
Are you having coolant losses issues?
Sep 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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