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Overheating when the heater is on

Tiny
TINA PAYNE
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have an overheating problem. I put in a new thermostat and a flush, checked the heater core and it working. My car only seems to be overheating when the heat is on in my car. Otherwise it runs at normal temperature.
Saturday, December 24th, 2016 AT 5:09 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Have cooling system pressure checked for leaks it may be a head gasket problem.
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Saturday, December 24th, 2016 AT 5:44 AM
Tiny
TINA PAYNE
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It was pressure checked for leaks. Found a pin hole in the lower radiator hose. Replaced it.
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Saturday, December 24th, 2016 AT 5:54 AM
Tiny
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Check radiator for cold spots if you feel any then the radiator is no good it should be warm all over. Do this with car shut off and fans disabled. Then get the chemical tester from auto parts for a head gasket. Also, check radiator cap it may be losing pressure.
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Saturday, December 24th, 2016 AT 8:58 AM

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