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ED86
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I have a 98' Honda Civic EX, 1.5 engine, 173k miles. I replaced thermostat, hoses, radiator & distributor caps, & new radiator. Still overheating, bubbling out of reservoir & smoking. HELP!!
Apr 6, 2007 at 11:12 AM
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JOUGH626
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Make sure your relays and fuses feeding power to the fan(s) are in good working order. Swap out questionable relays for known good ones. Replace temp switch/sensor with a known good one. Ensure water pump is in good working condition.
Apr 7, 2007 at 4:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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[quote:005dbbdddd="ed86"]I have a 98' Honda Civic EX, 1.5 engine, 173k miles. I replaced thermostat, hoses, radiator & distributor caps, & new radiator. Still overheating, bubbling out of reservoir & smoking. HELP!![/quote:005dbbdddd]

Pressure test the Cap- Fan coming On or what?

Check the oil dipstick-is it milkshake looking or oil in the coolant. Lets not think! headgasket yet!!!!
Apr 8, 2007 at 1:24 AM
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