1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Bleeding cooling system

RTHOMAS44

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1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

I recently changed radiator, water pump and thermostat and tried bleeding the system but I get water coming out and then it goes back to running hot

Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 5:01 PM

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SATURNTECH9

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Have you had the radiator cap tested yet?Also is the radiator cooling fan turning on at the correct temp?

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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 5:07 PM

RTHOMAS44

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I haven't when I start car up all fluids come out through cap also when bleeding, I get water gushing up but it still is holding a lot of air/pressure

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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 5:39 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Have you checked to see if there is excessive pressure in the cooling system from maybe a bad head gasket.

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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:37 PM

RTHOMAS44

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That is my next plan of action change gaskets and cap

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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:45 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Before you change the head gasket I would make sure its bad. You can rent a chemical head gasket tester at auto zone for free y o u just have to by the chemical for it.