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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Thermostat, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 158,882 miles.

Asked on July 17, 2012

My 98 over heats

I have a 98 grand prix that over heats i've put 2 jugs of anti freeze in it and 2 jugs of water as well and it still has n luck, any ideas? i replaced the thermostat and radiator cap(because i lost the one that was on there)
Avatar Asked by rooney627

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Replied on July 17, 2012

get a pressure test to find the elak. there are way too many places for leaking and for us to guess. hope you did not blow a head gasket from the overheating

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 17, 2012

well, im not sure if its the head gasket because there isnt water or antifreeze in my oil.

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Replied on July 17, 2012

could it be the heater core, the heater doesnt work in the car.

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Replied on July 17, 2012

is there coolant on the floor in the car??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 17, 2012

No, it's bone dry

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Replied on July 17, 2012

get a pressure test to start

Roy

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Replied on July 17, 2012

ive put another jug of water into the system and its not leaking out but it's not staying cool. the thermostat i bought isn't opening up when its supposed to either, im thnking of just buying another thermostat and seeing where to go from there

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