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Car running hot and cut off

Tiny
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I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus 119000 mikes with a 2.4 engine dohc. I have been having problems with the coolant leaking and have been putting water in it. When it started I had to fill the radiator up once a week. Then on Friday I filled it up and had to fill it again on Sunday. I did not drive the car SUnday and when I was driving Monday it ran hot. I pulled over and the car cooled down some. I began driving again and it cut off when I slowed down. It started back up then I drove and it was cooling down and then it shot riht back up to hot. It began making this clicking like noise and then it wouldnt accelerate and then it cut off. It will not start now. When it turns over you can hear the water trying to flow but it will not turn over. Is there some sealant I can buy to repair if some part of the system is cracked or the heads are warped.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 AT 7:39 AM

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Tiny
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I would have the coolant system pressure checked to see if you can find any leaks, check the oil dip stick and see if there is any light color foam on it or water in the oil. Are there any visible leaks? If not I could be the head gasket.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 AT 9:31 AM

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