1991 Chevy Lumina overheating

Tiny
CATLINGILBERT
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Hello there I have a 91 chevy lumina euro 3.1 v6 it cranks up but after about a minute the temp gauge is all the way up and wont stay running with out your foot on the gas I replaced the thermostat and filled it with water same thing happen and everyone wants me to junk I dont want to if its a easy fix or enexpensive please let me know
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 5:53 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was it last tune-up?

Could be the radiator is clogged-up, hoses collapsed, water pump not pumping, a leak such as blown headgasket cracked head or block
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 6:06 PM

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