pt cruiser overheats

CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
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i have a 2001 pt cruiser that keeps overheating. i have changed the water pump,pain in the neck to do,changed the thermostat,radiator.no water in the oil.comp. checked all cylinders.150psi in all of them.the fan runs when car parked. i start driving and the car starts overheating after 5 minutes of driving. any ideas?
jim
2001 pt cruiser 90k miles 2.4 moter
Feb 22, 2007 at 1:44 PM
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MIKE H R
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sounds like it has a restricted circulation. what about the radiator cap did you replace that to? could also be vapor locked.
Feb 22, 2007 at 4:33 PM
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Blown headgasket sometimes don't show in the oil or coolant for a visual check-to rule out headgasket sniif the radiator for HC thru the of a Gas Analyzer or Chek Bloc-

Rad cap and Air lock could be it.
Feb 23, 2007 at 10:38 PM
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