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1997 Cadillac El Dorado Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Radiator, Water pump.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on November 18, 2012

Cadillac El Dorado Coolant Problem

Only gets hot when driving. Can idle all day.

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Replied on November 18, 2012

Make sure the coolant level is up to par and leave the cap off -start the car up for a few minutes-now pinch the upper hose a few secs while looking inside the radiator let go-the coolant flow should increase if not, sounds like the water pump impeller is defective-its not moving the coolant fast enough to get cool down-

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