1994 Mazda Protege Engine running hot

1994 MAZDA PROTEGE
168,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SAMMYPROTEGE
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Hello. I flushed the radiator. Installed a new Cooling Sensor Sending Unit(for the temperature guage), Cooling Fan Thermo Switch, a Thermostat. The temperature gauge reads normal when I start the car. After a few minutes, the temperature gauge needle goes and stays in the 'Hot' position. Then the fan kicks on and slowly cools it down. Is this normal for this vehicle. What causes it to run hot without even hardly driving it? Please let me know. All suggestions welcome.

Sam C.
Dec 27, 2008 at 3:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be air lock try bleeding it-Radiator and Water pump are they okay and is it boiling over ?
Dec 27, 2008 at 4:10 PM
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SAMMYPROTEGE
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Hello. Not sure if radiator is plugged. I just changed the water pump two weeks ago. I'll try bleeding the radiator to see what happens, thanks

Sam C.
Dec 27, 2008 at 4:15 PM
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