1999 Ford Contour driving while engine is HOT

1999 FORD CONTOUR
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FIONAEDANA
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Engine Cooling problem
1999 Ford Contour 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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Am I doing more damage by driving my car and then pulling off the road when it overheats to let it cool down and then restarting it and continuing on in driving it? I was told I could blow a head gasket. Not sure if my problem is a thermostat, leaking hose or water pump. I did notice silver dollar-size water drops when I was parking my car, but I'm not sure of its source. Any suggestions?
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:26 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes you are running the risk of do real damage to engine.Need to have that looked at A.S.A.P. now it maybe little $ if you blow head gasket BIG $$$
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:40 PM
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