2004 Chrysler Sebring 0ver heating

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
90 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMICK11
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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
Sep 16, 2015 at 4:29 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Have you checked if the radiator fan is turning on?
Sep 17, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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AMICK11
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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
Sep 18, 2015 at 4:47 AM
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AMICK11
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and I change the cap
Sep 18, 2015 at 4:51 AM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Sep 19, 2015 at 1:28 PM
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