2002 Mazda RX7 overheating

2002 MAZDA RX7
152,334 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BIGC77
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my question is my car is overheating . we replaced the thermo and that didnt solve the prob. my mechanic doesnt think its a blown head gasket though. i can drive it for 15 mins before it starts going up . the next thing he decided is to change the water pump . my question is do u think this is the prob and or do u have any other advice
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:59 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would be getting the radiator professionally cleaned & flow tested first.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 26, 2008 at 10:08 PM
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