Now about a month later it is overheating again?

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
190,061 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PATRICIA TEREZIS
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I just had my head gasket and timing chain replaced because it was overheating. Now about a month later it is overheating again. I have noticed a small leak but not too bad. When I am driving slow or come to a complete stop it gets worse and shakes like it is about to cut off. What could it be?
Jun 19, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

When they replaced the head gasket, did they find the reason the head gasket failed? Head gaskets failure is a result of overheating, not the cause of overheating.

The fact it overheated again and you have a rough running engine indicates you may have blown another head gasket as the result of overheating.

Do you hear or see the cooling fan working?

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test
Jul 1, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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