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All replacement thermostats keep sticking closed causing the engine to run hot?

Tiny
FRANK38061
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • 165,000 MILES
I replaced the coolant system parts that were bad; the water pump, radiator, thermostat, reservoir cap, temperature coolant sensor, and bled the system. However, I drove the car for 1 hour and the thermostat stuck causing the car to run hot. The thermostat keeps getting stuck no matter how many news one I put in there they get stuck and causing it to run hot.
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Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 AT 7:05 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, this happens when the handbasket blows because it forces exhaust into the system which the thermostat will not react to. To confirm the issue please go over these guides:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/recognizing-the-symptoms-understanding-a-blown-head-gasket-in-your-vehicle

and

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 AT 1:40 PM

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