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2002 Subaru Forester Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Radiator, Water pump.
Mileage: 280,000 miles.

Asked on October 30, 2012

Subaru Forester Mechanic Problem

Hi my car was overheating so I got my mechanic to put new radiator in and it stopped but than about a month later it started overheating again but only when I am not moving eg stopped at traffic lights I took it back to him and he said he won't fix it my friend said it might be the water pump should I just buy the water pump and see what happens or should I just take it to another mechanic I also thought it could be a radiator hose but not sure
Avatar Asked by AimeeRawr

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Replied on October 30, 2012

Take it to a mechanic who is prepared to diagnose this problem correctly, i would be checking for a faulty thermostat and that the fans are turning on at the correct temp.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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