1989 Plymouth Acclaim Over heating

1989 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PLYMOUTHACCLAIM
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I've tried everything, flushed radiater, by passed heater core & water pump. Still overheating. Any suggestion?
May 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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check thermostat, could be stuck closed. also you may need to test your fan to make sure it is comming on. and check the engine coolant temp. sensor.
May 18, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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PLYMOUTHACCLAIM
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New thermostat & fan is coming on.

Where is engine coolant temp. sensor?
May 18, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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I dont understand, if the thermostat is new and working and the fan is coming on, how can it be overheating? It cant be physically overheating you must be talking about the temperature gauge, going up high
May 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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