1998 Chevy Lumina the engine too hot

1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAIME LUIS
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the engine too hot and i change the thermostat. that the radiator fan is not working properly sometimes works and other not
i´d to know if this model takes bulb temperature of the water and where is
thanks
Apr 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Are you loosing coolant?

If so, get a coolant pressure test done. What you will most likely find is that the intake manifold gasket on that vehicle is leaking either externally or internally. The loss of coolant is what leads to the overheat.
Apr 8, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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