2001 Chevy Cavalier CAR RUNNING HOT

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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HANKLAB1
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 30.000 miles

MY 2001 CAVALIER IS RUNNING UP ALL THE WAY TO THE RED.I CHANGED THE THERMOSTATE AND THE ANTIFREEZ IS GOOD.I HAD THE ENGIN CHECKED AND ITS HOLD PREASURE.I SEE NO LEAKS,THE HOSES ARE HOT BUT STILL NO HEAT AND ITS STILL IN THE RED.WHAT CAN THISS BE IM STUMPED
Jan 17, 2009 at 6:55 AM
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TRUCKMANO5
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The water pump could be bad. The system will still hold pressure and the pump will spin but the blades on the pump could have worn away wich equals no circulation and finally overheating. Also check to see if the electric engine fan(s) are coming on. Note: check the oil level too just in case.
Jan 17, 2009 at 7:14 AM
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