1997 Mazda 626 overheating

1997 MAZDA 626
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BEATSTHEHELLOUTOFME
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Engine Cooling problem
1997 Mazda 626 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 104000 miles

my car is over heating. i looked at a sight and it said that my coolant flange may need to be replaced. i have looked for it on line and cant find it. where is it located?
Jun 28, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Test or replace the thermostat


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Jun 28, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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BEATSTHEHELLOUTOFME
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i have already done that. i am looking for something that has a small sensor on top.
Jun 29, 2010 at 3:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You are probably talking about the coolant temperature sensor which is located at no. 7 , see below


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Jun 29, 2010 at 6:44 AM
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BEATSTHEHELLOUTOFME
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going to check that out. but the thing is when i drive the car it over heats but leaks only a tinny bit out the resouvor but when its cooled down i have to ad more antifreeze.
Jun 29, 2010 at 7:45 AM
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