It is possible that the thermostat is bad, but that does not eliminate the radiator. It should be examined for damage or leaks. Is the overflow tube on the radiator still connected to the overflow bottle? If you can see visible signs of damage to the radiator, replace it. There is no repair of the radiator. The cooling system is a closed or sealed system. It must maintain a pressure to work correctly and efficiently. Restore the closed system and the car will be fine. A crack in the radiator no longer allows the system to be a closed system. Sorry for ranting on this. Do it before you drive it any more. The damage done is driving and overheating is exponential.
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Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 10:29 AM