Overheating '96 Olds achieva

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I have a 1996 olds achieva, automatic transmission, v-6 with 155,000 miles on it. I am having problems with it overheating. The heater core was changed which stopped the leaking of antifreeze onto my floorboard, a new thermostat has been put on and yet it is still overheating. Any ideas on what could be causing this?
Oct 17, 2007 at 6:27 PM
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The previous overheating may have caused damage to the cylinder head gaskets. A bad radiator cap can cause it, Air pockets that didn't get bled out can cause it.
Oct 17, 2007 at 8:58 PM
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