beetle overheating

2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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TURNAGE77
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the dealer changed my thermostat, flange, sensor, low switch fan, melted cable on fuse block, water pump, timing belt and cracked reservoir due to boiling antifreeze. just got car back a week ago and today the light flashing saying its overheating again. i have changed everything vw said was wrong. please advise what you think the issue is now. thank you in advance.
Aug 22, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You may have to get a head check done, this is a quick and simple chemical test for a fail;ed head gasket, start here to eliminate this possibility.
Aug 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM
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TURNAGE77
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Thank you kindly, will do.
Aug 22, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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