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2001 Pontiac Montana Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Blown head gasket, Head gasket.
Mileage: 134,000 miles.

Asked on March 30, 2012

What would make th vehichal over heat

I'v changed the thermosta. The car over heats and cools itself and shoots back up all on its own, siting still or driving. with the cap off and car hot the fluid runs rite out of the cap.
Avatar Asked by strohm64

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Replied on March 30, 2012

Radiator cap,water pump,blown head gasket and cracked head or block,air lock and clogged radiator and the list goes on

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 30, 2012

When is it over heating. Right after start up @ hi speeds @ idle ?

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
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Replied on May 3, 2012

how can you tell if you have a blown head gasket?

Tiny Answered by ruth wingate
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Replied on May 3, 2012

One way is a block test kit you can get @ a parts store or use a gas analyzer to check for hc reading in the cooling system.

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
788 answers provided