water pump

115,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DONPRUETTE
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when my car engine is cold, the radiator is always totally full. when I crank it, the level does not go down. I thought the pump would pull it through the bottom hose and up into the engine to circulate until the thermostat opens. Is there something unusual about this ? I'm assuming the pump is working, otherwise the engine would be overheating and be ruined within a matter of only a couple of minutes.
Jan 19, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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MAYBE THIS ONE I ANSWERED RECENTLY MIGHT EXPLAIN IT

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/no-circulation-in-rad

IF IT DOESN'T, LEMME KNOW AND I'LL TRY AGAIN

THE MEDIC
Jan 19, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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