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1998 Chevy Cavalier over heating

Tiny
GODBEY6983
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
I've changed the head gasket last summer 07, changed the water pump, thermostat, flushed the system. No visible leaks. No clue what to do almost a min. Or two being on it gos straight to hot please help thx
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 4:04 PM

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Tiny
GTRGILBERT541
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When it goes straight to hot is the motor actually hot, it may just be the coolant temperature sensor that is inaccurate
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 10:35 PM
Tiny
ROB2008
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A couple things you could do is inspected the fan and and make sure it's running or check the radiator hose if there worn they can collapse and cause the thermostat to stay closed.
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 11:34 PM

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