2006-09-04 15:21:18 · 6 answers · asked by cookie5729@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Blown head gasket
Bad water pump
Stuck thermostat
Dirty or plugged radiator
2006-09-04 15:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have changed the thermostat (first thing to check), and have back-flushed the radiator (first thing to do after replacing the thermostat), then you probably have a plugged up radiator.
Have a competent radiator shop rod it out. You may not need to have the core replaced if the car has had the coolant replaced from time to time.
Most of the coolants you can buy at the local Wal Mart or auto parts store have silicon as the water pump bushing lubricant. Silicon precipitates out of solution gumming up the radiator core.
When I replace a water pump, I always replace the coolant with Mercedes Benz Brand. You can only get it at MB dealerships, and it costs twice as much, but your radiator will never plug up.
To me it's worth it, and I drive a '66 chevy.
2006-09-04 22:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if the coolant is low. If it is fill it up with water and then get it repaired.
2006-09-04 22:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it has the 3.1 in it they are famous for running hot when you do alot of stop and go driving
2006-09-05 00:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by foothill4fun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i had the same problem and it was my oxygen sensor that needed replacing.
2006-09-07 13:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
....blown cooling fan.
Damaged wiring.
Is it really hot, or does it only show hot on the gauge?
2006-09-04 22:28:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋