Engine running hot while idling

Tiny
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We have put thermostat, temperature control sensor on it cleaned radiator and still runs hot when idling what can I do?
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 10:44 PM

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Tiny
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Did you get the radiator professionally cleaned? As if only back flushed with a hose this will not clear blocked core tubes, you will still have circulation but often at a much reduced rate, I would look at this.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 10:50 PM

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