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Engine overheating or the water pump is not up to snuff?

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 139,000 MILES
Hi guys, I am wondering, I just flushed out cooling system, replaced thermostat and installed a thermostat, purged the air as required. It seems that when the car reaches temp@ 193 thereabouts, the fan does come on as designed, but while the fan is running only cool air is pushed from the engine side of the rad. Since I have driven the car about 100 miles and the temp stayed at 190, I am thinking possibly the rad mat be restricted, or the water pump is not up to snuff. What do you think? I am not real sure! Thanks
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The engine operating temperature for your vehicle with the 2.2L engine is 190-200 F .
As you mentioned you vehicle stays around 190F, then it is within the typical range and the cooling system is operating as designed.

Here is a helpful article on engine overheating symptoms for your reference:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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