1997 Chevy Monte Carlo running hot

1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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STEVENSCAR
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Engine Cooling problem
1997 Chevy Monte Carlo 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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my 97 monte carlo overheats just a few minutes after its started... all the way to hot. ive replaced the thermostate , the coolant, cheacked the hoses, waterpump, and radiator, theres no water in the oil.but steming some out of the exsaust, please help
Aug 26, 2008 at 3:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get it checked for a blown headgasket cracked head or block-have the tests below done.

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: ,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,air lock in the cooling system ,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.
Aug 26, 2008 at 3:29 PM
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