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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question


Topics covered: Cooling system, Engine, Gas.
Mileage: 300,000 miles.

Asked on April 14, 2012

Antifreeze is over boiling, i dont know where its going?

I have a 99 pontiac grand am with a 3400 v-6 engine? i think and it overheats and boils all of my antifreeze. and i'm think about replacing the water pump and thermostat, maybe the heater core, the hoses are good/replaced, but i am also going to replace the radiator. i do pour in a gallons of premixed dexcool antifreeze almost everyday now. i can't find where the leak is going when i just let it run i'm stumped what could it be?!
Avatar Asked by c.eddy

Answer

Replied on April 14, 2012

Have the cooling system pressure tested. You may have a leak that started the problem but at this point you have probably blown a head gasket from overheating it.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on April 14, 2012

and if that's not the problem, what is another suggestion?

Tiny Response from c.eddy
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Replied on April 14, 2012

There is no other option. Find your leak.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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