2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette overheating

2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
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BOBBIEHORN
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Engine Cooling problem
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 139k miles

So far I have replaced the thermostat, radiator cap, gaskets and water pump. The radiator has been flushed, hoses checked and it still gs hot.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Bobbie
May 20, 2009 at 5:31 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Gaskets where they headgaskets? Cooling fans operating ? Oil look normal or more like chocolate malt? white smoke from tailpipe?
Let me know
Thanks for donate
May 20, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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Head gaskets;yes.
cooling fans:yes
water in oil: no
White smoke: no

I have a copy of Haynes Repair Manual. There should be something geared toward women who have limited mechanical skills.
Thanks for responding.
Bobbie
May 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe particaly blocked radiator flushing is a preventive maintence rad. can be blocked with calcium deposits.
May 21, 2009 at 2:51 AM
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The radiator was flushed a couple of months ago and the tank was cleaned.
Could the air filter cause this?
I appreciate your help.
Bobbie
May 21, 2009 at 6:35 AM
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No air filter will not .Has the temp been verefied with another gague? Does it boil over?
May 21, 2009 at 6:47 AM
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I have not put a gauge on it other than the one on the dash but I can smell it when it gets hot. I'll try to check it tomorrow.
Thanks,
Bobbie
May 21, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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Sorry, but I haven't been able to get the van to start. If it's not one thing.......
May 26, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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Standing by your luck has got to change
May 27, 2009 at 5:32 AM
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