overheating problem

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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WALTM
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1999 pontiac grand prix 119,000 miles 3.8 v-6
some time ago my check engine light came on and engine died. Apparently I melted some gasket and filled the pistons with antifreeze. I had it repaired and went on my way.

Ever since having that repaired my vehicle overheats.
My fans seem to work but engine over heats. When I drive down the highway things seem ok, but when I stop at a light vehicle starts to overheat. I proceed to put on my defrost on high and the temp guage goes back down to normal.

My fluids are fine and my ac works great.
Jul 6, 2007 at 4:56 PM
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LEB
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Without really looking at it, it could be a number of different possibilities.

The simplist, which I expect that you checked, is the fluid level in the radiator. Besure it's full with the right antifreeze and mixture.

Is the level good?

LEB
Jul 6, 2007 at 5:09 PM
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