1995 Mazda 626 Plussged Radiator?

Tiny
JEFF HOLLINSHEAD
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  • 1995 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I have a Mazda that won't idle good, and acts like the radiator is plugged. I removed the thermostat, but it still boils water out the top of the radiator. It will run, just not good. If I put the radiator cap back on it, it will stall under a lot of pressure. Is ita plugged radiator?
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 AT 1:56 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

I would be testing for a head gasket problem, a blocked radiator will cause over heating but not affect the idle of the engine, check for a head problem first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 7:18 AM

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