Cooling problems

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
190,000 MILES
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JEFFREY7187
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First issue (6 months ago), I had my water pump replaced. And then my heater core went two months later.

After they were both fixed (shop), newer issues have arrived. (going down hill my temp drops completely from 90 - 0 ).

Lately I have had new issues. My fan is not working (spring weather now). I have drove highway for 1 hour long each way, and water is spitting out my overflow from the black hose. Overheating?

Thank you.
Apr 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes overheating. i never saw the thermostat replaced?????????

most likely you have damaged the head gasket from overheating

Roy
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:01 AM
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JEFFREY7187
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Yeah. I just stumbled across that actually on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd_NAgMfH2Q

Pretty confident now, that it is the head gasket like you said! (cool man thanks)
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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JEFFREY7187
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Well, I just checked it out, and the head gaskets not fried. Seems like the tank is shot. (Over flow).
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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how did you check the head gasket??

Roy
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:55 AM
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