2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7l did new thermostat

2000 DODGE INTREPID
148,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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i did a new thermostat cuz that what i was told was wrong and i bleed it and everything but know it doesnt overheat at a idle but u drive about 30 seconds the temp will jump straight up and it start spraying water everywhere. what did i do wrong?
Mar 3, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, it shouldn't overheat in 30 seconds which tells me it is something different. I need you to check something. When the engine is cold, remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Let me know if coolant sprays out when it is cold.

Joe
Mar 18, 2010 at 4:22 AM
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