Chevy caprice wont stay started and its overheating

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
127,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ERNEST81
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I'm having problemswith my 95 caprice,I bought a brand new battery,optispark distributor,coil pack,plugs wires,throttle sensor,all new and I'm still having problems.the car will turn over and start for about 5-10 min,then it will overheat and shut off.it's also not idling rite and acts like it's doesn't want to idle at all.it also will mainly only stay started when I have my foot on the gas,when I take it off the car shuts dow me personally I think the harmonic balancer may be off but I'm not a mechanic.any tips or information would be greatly appreciated thank you .
Nov 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge clean throttle plate on both side and iac hole with choke cleaner.
Nov 7, 2015 at 6:54 AM
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HMAC300
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also check for vacuum /coolant leak at intake gaskets.
Nov 7, 2015 at 6:54 AM