Overheating at idle only when A/C is on

Tiny
IRAN92
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
I changed thermostat and fan clutch. Thinking it might be a bad radiator. Any help please?
Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 9:39 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Hi,

If the engine only overheats with the AC on that is normally caused by an excess load on the engine. This is caused by a failing AC compressor that is bogging the engine down, a plugged radiator condenser fins, or a water pump that is failing. It can also be the fan but let's assume that is ruled out because you changed out the clutch.

I would suggest using a can of coil cleaner on the condensor/radiator and then spray through it with a garden hose. If you hold the hose pretty close to the front of the condensor/radiator, you should be able to see a pretty decent amount of water coming through the other side.
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 AT 5:47 PM

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