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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Radiator, Gas.
Mileage: 168,000 miles.

Asked on January 13, 2013

Pontiac Grand Prix Coolant Problem

Recently I replace the thermostat because my car was running hot. Then I had to have the radiator flushed because the previous owner had it clogged with stop leak. a few weeks ago the car became very hot and the low oil level and low coolant lights came on. So I put oil and antifreeze in it. Now it smokes whenever I start it and the low coolant light is alway on. The resivoir tank is full, I'm not sure about the radiator because I can't get the cap off. It starts to run hot after driving about 5-10 mins. There is no heat as well.
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Replied on January 13, 2013

Sounds like a bad water pump unfortunately. Sounds like u may have blown your head gasket. :-( good luck

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