Overheating problem

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
28,000 MILES
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JUSTIN30
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It always wants to overheat. I took out the thermostat and now it still overheats. If I add too much fluid and or water it comes straight out the tailpipe, but first will not start. I have to start few times before he shoots all the water out and then it will run.
Nov 10, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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If your coolant is coming out of the tailpipe you most likely have a blown head gasket or a cracked head.

There is no miracle cure to make it all better.

You or your mechanic are going to have to take off the heads, inspect for the actual problem, repair or replace the heads and the gasket.

This link may help you out also.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Keep us posted.

The Medic
Nov 10, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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JUSTIN30
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Thanks. We are going to slowly go through the steps to check this out today. Hopefully we will have the answer by tonight.
Nov 10, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know.
Nov 13, 2018 at 3:20 AM
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