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1997 Ford Contour Overheating

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
I have a new water pump I checked all the hoses and no leaks found. It over heats after driving for awhile. I am thinking it is not flowing through the radiator. The overflow hose works fine but the radiator is cold all the time and water level stays the same. Do I need a new radiator? Or might it be clogged?
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
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Could be clog in system somewhere, are your cooling fan(s) coming on? Also need to remove and test thermostat.
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 6:51 PM
Tiny
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The fan comes on and I removed the thermostat to see if it wasnt opening correctly and letting it flow through but that was not the problem. I am assuming its clogged and will get a hose and try to flush it later. Plus I have new temp sensor also.
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 6:55 PM

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