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2002 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 117,359 miles.

Asked on March 5, 2013

Chevrolet Malibu Radiator Problem

How does the radiator system work? what would cause the car to dver heat 260* then in less than ten min. Be running at normal temp. Everything but the radiator & the waterpump have been replaced.
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Replied on March 5, 2013

you may have damaged the motor by driving with it that hot. the head gaskets may have failed. it is a result of overheating not the cause

Roy

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