1996 Cadillac Concours ENGINE OVERHEATING

1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE CONCOURS
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Engine Cooling problem
1996 Cadillac Concours V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 54K miles
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THE ENGINE OVERHEATING DISPLAYS ON DASH AND WARNS TO SHUT OFF ENGINE FOR PROTECTION.
IT HAS OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE, WHAT SHOULD I CHECK TO BE WRONG NEXT??
Mar 7, 2008 at 2:16 PM
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For a start you can find the thermostat and replace it then come on back if it continues-
Mar 7, 2008 at 2:26 PM
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DESCOVERED IT WAS THE WATER PUMP BELT BROKEN. HOW DO I REPLACE IT? DO THE WATER PUMP OR PULLIES HAVE TO COME OFF?
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:56 PM
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?????
Mar 8, 2008 at 10:02 AM
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See below


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Mar 8, 2008 at 2:24 PM
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the belt only requires a 13 mm wrench, put it on the pully bolt may have to take off the black protector bracket, but ck the water pump and see if it is seazed up
Mar 10, 2008 at 12:56 PM
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