2004 Chrysler Sebring 0ver heating

Tiny
AMICK11
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  • 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 2.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90 MILES
Over heating I changed out the thermostat and the radiator and the bleeding housing still over heats when warm the top radiator hose is hot and hard there is no water in the old and no steam coming out of the tail pipe
Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 AT 11:29 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked if the radiator fan is turning on?
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Thursday, September 17th, 2015 AT 10:26 PM
Tiny
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Yes the fan is coming on when it warms up when idle its seems to not over heat only when driving
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Friday, September 18th, 2015 AT 11:47 AM
Tiny
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And I change the cap
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Friday, September 18th, 2015 AT 11:51 AM
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The next suspect would be a leaking cylinder head gasket. A quick chemical test at the radiator will identify if combustion gases are getting into the cooling system. When those gases pool under the thermostat, that will prevent it from opening. Thermostats must be hit with hot liquid to open. Hot air won't do it.

The test involves drawing air from the radiator through a glass cylinder with two chambers partially-filled with a special dark blue liquid. If combustion gases are present, the liquid will turn bright yellow.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2015 AT 8:28 PM

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