1999 Subaru Legacy over heating

1999 SUBARU LEGACY
166,666 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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RYAN_WOOLLETT
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my 99 legacy outback is over heating, Ive just done all the basics. new water pump, thermostat, new coolant sensor. flushed the radiator. the car still wants to over heat. was just wandering what you might think. thanks for the help
Aug 28, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Are the cooling fans coming on? If so try bleeding it could be airlock if it continues get it block and pressure tested.
Aug 28, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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CRZYDRVR
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Was the thermostat a new Subaru or an aftermarket? Aftermarket t-stats are a no no.
Dec 9, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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