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1999 Dodge Stratus Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Engine, Compression.
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Asked on August 2, 2010

1999 Dodge Stratus overheating problem

Engine Cooling problem
1999 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 150 miles

I have a 1999 dodge stratus and i have replaced the water pump and the thermostat and put a new radiator cap on i still have the problem with it overheating after just driving a couple miles can you help

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Replied on August 2, 2010

are the radiator fan(s) coming on properly? also feel the radiator hoses to ensure you can feel pressure going through system.

Tiny Answered by bluelightnin6 (expert)
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Replied on August 3, 2010

Yes i have checked the fans they are coming on properly and there is pressure running through the hoses i also checked to see if there was leaking from the heater core it all checked out alright

Tiny Response from likemack
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Replied on August 3, 2010

only thing left is the radiator itself then or air in the system, try purging all air out of the cooling system.

Tiny Answered by bluelightnin6 (expert)
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Replied on August 4, 2010

Thanks for the advise i believe the radiator is the problem, Now i have another problem as i was checking all these thing i noticed the car was running ruff and the engine light came on, i checked the code and it was #3 cylinder miss firing so i checked the compression on the cylinder and i have 60 pounds of pressure can you tell me is this rings or valves im assuming that the reason is that it got hot .

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Tiny Response from likemack
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Replied on August 4, 2010

most likely cracked cylinder head gasket or cracked head itself from overheating

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