2003 Mercury Sable car overheating

2003 MERCURY SABLE
142,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PATRICKPINEGAR
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my car has had a new waterpump, changed oil, tried running the fans manually changed radiator fluid and my engine is still overheating, i dunno what else the problem would be? do you have any ideas? also had head gaskers cheked and was fine.
Aug 15, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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have you tested thermostat? are the fans coming on properly? also feel for pressure in radiator hoses to ensure no blockage is preventing coolant flow.
Aug 15, 2010 at 11:48 PM
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