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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Cooling system, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 214,000 miles.

Asked on August 11, 2012

What is screwing up my cooling system?

My 2004 pontiac grand prix gt has been running hot. need keep filling over flow...replaced thermostat...waterpump froze while driving and seized mr car...so new water pump now and its still getting hot. started over heat on way to work...pulled over had put water in overflow. has been sitting at my work for week. my over flow is full but my radiator seems to be empty? and it looks sludgy
Avatar Asked by misfit138

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Replied on August 11, 2012

Symptom indicates possible head gasket failure. Block test the cooling system to see what you come up with.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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