1998 Cadillac Seville

1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE
98,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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YVEE2007
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my thermostat is not opening my top radiator hose is hot and the bottom is cold ive replaced the thermostat thinking it was defective but that wasnt the problem could you please help
Dec 9, 2007 at 12:42 PM
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BLACKOP555
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i belive you have a plugged cooling system, or you have a bad water pump, rotate the water pump by hand, does it turn smoothly and freely if so the bearing are good and you should precede to remove it to check the impellers on it to make sure they are still there and not corroded off. if it turns rough and unsteady then replace it.
Dec 9, 2007 at 3:27 PM
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BUZZSAW
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[quote:b860d5f42a="yvee2007"]Engine problem
1998 Cadillac Seville V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 98000 miles
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my thermostat is not opening my top radiator hose is hot and the bottom is cold ive replaced the thermostat thinking it was defective but that wasnt the problem could you please help[/quote:b860d5f42a]

ck the belt and tensioner on the water pump first its on the driver side of the engine in the front head assy. under a black bracket,, the water pump requires a special tool to replace it
Dec 10, 2007 at 1:29 PM