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1992 Ford Tempo Car keeps overheating

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1992 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Automatic unk miles

Hi I have a 92 Ford Tempo. For a while, the car would over heat if the a/c wasn't on because the fan would only work with the a/c on. 4 days ago it over heated and my radiator cracked. I replaced the radiator. The car continued to get hot and the fan died all together. I replaced the fan. The car still gets hot and over heats within a few blocks - It gets really hot really fast. One of my friends thinks it is the water pump. Another friend thimks there is air in the system and said I should let the car get hot and when fluid stops coming out I should fill it back up and then it should be fine. I have never heard of this procedure - Have you? What do you think is causing the car to get so hot so fast?
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 11:22 PM

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Tiny
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Replace the thermostat don't work check and test the water pump-
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010 AT 12:24 AM
Tiny
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I had a mechanic look at it today and he thinks its a cracked head gasget since I am losing compression
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010 AT 2:38 PM
Tiny
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Thinking is a lot different when you perform a block and pressure tests to confrim if its actually the headgasket-could be a cracked head or block or the intake manifold is leaking-Guessing is a bad idea could be costly.
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010 AT 3:55 PM
Tiny
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If the repairs are gonna cost as much as another used car, get another car! These can be a real EXPENSIVE PAIN!
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Monday, July 26th, 2010 AT 1:11 AM
Tiny
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It did end up being a cracked head - Thanks you guys!
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010 AT 1:09 AM
Tiny
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You're welcome and TY for using us as you auto repair site
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 12:27 AM

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