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1994 Saturn SL2 engine repair

Tiny
GARRYLEE2
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  • 1994 SATURN SL2
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 246,345 MILES
So to keep my car idle at a stop sign I have to keep my foot on the gas pedle and if I stay in one spot to long my car start to over heat but it doesn't if I'm on the freeway or going at a fast speed. I was wondering what it is worng with it.
Thursday, January 9th, 2014 AT 8:30 PM

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Tiny
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Does your cooling fan come on at about 3/4 on the temp gauge?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2014 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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Yes it does
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Friday, January 10th, 2014 AT 2:17 AM
Tiny
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How high does the temp gauge get when it overheats?Does it boil over the cap?Also when your fan is running can you feel a lot of air being pulled thru the radiator?Over the years I have seen sand and debris get stuck in the radiator and the ac condenser causing poor air flow thru them. Causing overheating when not moving especially in park. Do you still have the air dam hanging down from below your radiator and ac condenser to help scoop air thru them?
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Friday, January 10th, 2014 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
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When ot gets over heated it goes all the way it can and it does boil over the cap and it starts to smoke so I turn the car off untill it is completely cool and then I have to add more coolent
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Saturday, January 11th, 2014 AT 1:14 AM
Tiny
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Please answer all my questions iam not there to check things so I depend on your answers.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2014 AT 8:24 AM

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