1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass over heating issues

1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

77,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

REYNOLDSM

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I have a 1998 olds cutlass with 77000 mi in resnt weeks the car started to over heat I have replaced the thermostat new coolent then had it tested for exsaust in the coolent it showed that there was exsaust gases in the coolent I then replaced the head gaskets and now the car runs better but still will run hot is there anything i have missed
thanks

Sep 4, 2010 at 5:53 PM

HMAC300

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if it was overheating before the head gaskets were replaced then it probably wasn't it. Best thing to do as you probably don't have any leaks is to disconnect the fans and check the radiator. do this after it overheats and try placing your hand in different spots all over. If you feel any cold spots, then your radiator is bad. It should feel the same temp by hand all over. if you see any loose fins or greenish color ones you will need either a recore or a new one..

Sep 4, 2010 at 7:45 PM

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