engine will overheat within 10 minutes of starting

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT

90,000 MILES

JOEY5555

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I have flushed radiator and changed thermostat, replaced water pump, pressure and vacuum tested system. The engine still overheats with 10 minutes of idling or driving. I am baffled and out of ideas. There is no oil in coolant, nor coolant in oil.
Help??

Nov 14, 2011 at 8:44 PM

HMAC300

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check your radiator for cold spots. when the engien heats up, shut off engien and disconnect fans so they won't start. touch radiator in several places. if you feel a cold spot anywhere the radiator is clogged. it should have enve temp all over.

Nov 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

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