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1997 Chevrolet Venture Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Sensor, Thermostat.
Mileage: 217 miles.

Asked on November 28, 2011

What causes my van to overheat?

It was overheating, so I bought and had replaced a new thermostat, also a new water pump. The motor isn't feeling hot, but yet the meter on the dash is showing it's hot.
Avatar Asked by MotherOf2

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Replied on November 28, 2011

Is it actaully overheating/boilng over or just the gauge is telling you its hot-check and test the coolant temperature sensor-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 28, 2011

No it is not boiling over. It is just the gauge. I've replaced the thermostat, and water pump. What can I do?

Tiny Response from MotherOf2
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Replied on November 28, 2011

Test the CTS

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 28, 2011

How do I do that?

Tiny Response from MotherOf2
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Replied on November 28, 2011

Use a digital volt/ohmmeter-Why don't you just bring her in

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 29, 2011

I don't have the extra cash to spend. I'm a low income ****** of 2, trying to make it. I bought the Coolant/Temperature sensor today to put on it, so maybe this will fix it! :)

Tiny Response from MotherOf2
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Replied on November 29, 2011

Are the cooling fans coming on?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 1, 2011

yes, they are comming on.

Tiny Response from MotherOf2
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Replied on December 1, 2011

Did you replace the CTS -if it continues have it block and pressure tested-Could be the temperature gauge is out of calibration

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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