Overheating issue

Tiny
JAMES .NG
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  • 2005 FORD FIESTA
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I've a problem with overheating. I change the water pump, thermostat, temperature sensor but still too much pressure. Duratec engine.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 12:18 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Have you checked for a head gasket issue? Often times when everything has been replaced and the engine still overheats, it is a bad head gasket. When you say too much pressure, are you referring to the cooling system? Try this. With the engine cold, remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Does coolant shoot out? If so, compressed air is most likely making its way into the cooling system via a bad head gasket. Is there excessive white smoke from the exhaust?

Do me a favor. Here is a link that explains how to check for a bad head gasket. Take a look through it and see if it mirrors what you are experiencing. Additionally, follow the steps to check for a gasket issue. Based on your description, that is what I suspect.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 8:19 PM
Tiny
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They is no smoke coming out, but I'll check head gasket. Thanks a lot. I'll let you know.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 10:19 PM
Tiny
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Happy to help. Let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, December 5th, 2019 AT 9:06 PM

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