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1996 Subaru Legacy over heating

Tiny
DEEDEEBOO72
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  • 1996 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 111,000 MILES
1996 subaru it over heats and the heater goes hot than cold heat blows from the heater. The water is not circulating in the radiater when I remove the cap and look in the radiater. Any ideas on what is wrong and causing it to over heat. I did have a stereo system installed in my car.
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Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start with replacing the thermostat. It sounds like it isn't opening properly. Also, make sure the cooland it full and let me know if this helps.
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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If the coolant is not circulating its a good indication that the water pump has failed.
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 AT 11:56 PM

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