1999 Mazda Protege engine overheating

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON HUBERT
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overheating.. changed water pump, thermostat, radiator, upper and lower hose, fan switch/temp sensor, flushed system completly and the overflow tank still gets full and leaks on the ground and when enough coolant leaks out then it overheats.
Sep 11, 2010 at 6:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try bleeding the coolant system and see what happens
Sep 11, 2010 at 9:47 PM
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JASON HUBERT
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i did try bleeding the coolant and still the car overheats. i cant understand what else could be causing this car to overheat. i even put a 165 degree thermostat in and no luck. the fans are working???? i am stumped. i have had two other mechanics look at it and they have no clue.
Sep 12, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It's time to get it block and pressure tested
Sep 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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