2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Replaced Water Pump M Having Overheating Problems

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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i replaced my water pump and i'm having overheating problems, i'm pretty sure i need to replace my head gasket, are there any other issues i should have checked when the valve cover is off?
Nov 4, 2012 at 11:42 PM
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first, replace the thermostat and bleed the system.

next, get a leak down test done to verify the head gasket.

why did you replace the head gasket?? did it overheat??

Roy
Nov 5, 2012 at 1:27 AM
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