Overheating

Tiny
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  • 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 113 MILES
I started with replacing the thermostat then radiator then realize it was the intake manifold gasket. After finishing I change the oil and replaced the coolant it still was overheating. So I replaced the water pump drove it in still is overheating. Took it to AutoZone to have the check engine light check they told me it was the camshaft sensor which I will replace today. I know that wouldn't cause it to overheat. Can you help please?
Thursday, July 17th, 2014 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
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Have a local pro pressure check the coolant system for an internal leak like a head gasket. You have replaced most of the parts that cause overheating. Another word to the wise, don't believe a thing an auto parts guy tells you about diagnosing a car other than getting a part for your car
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Thursday, July 17th, 2014 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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Thanks a lot I will do that.
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Thursday, July 17th, 2014 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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Have one more question I also have a squealing noise coming from around the top intake area after I got everything put back together what you think it can be?
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Thursday, July 17th, 2014 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
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It might be a vacuum leak or a belt problem
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Thursday, July 17th, 2014 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
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How can I tell if I have a blown head gasket or crack head and is there anyway other then a compression? And Is there any chance that I didn't torque the lower intake correctly and causing it to continue running hot?
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Friday, July 18th, 2014 AT 3:40 AM
Tiny
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The coolant system needs to be pressure check ed for a cracked head/or gasket. Th eintake thing is easy enough to check see if they are loose.
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Friday, July 18th, 2014 AT 6:31 AM
Tiny
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Ok thanks!
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Friday, July 18th, 2014 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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I'm having overheating issues with my car too. What can I do to maintain it and keep it from over heating so often?
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Saturday, July 11th, 2020 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Unfortunately, you've attached your question to one that is years old.Even though it's the same model car what we need to do is start a new question with all your vehicles information.Please describe anything else you think is what is pertinent we need to know like symptom wise.Here is the new question link:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

After you submit your new question we'll be happy to help.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, July 12th, 2020 AT 1:41 AM

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