1997 Subaru Legacy Water Pulling out of radiator into reser

MARCELLALEA

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1997 SUBARU LEGACY
4 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
19,700 MILES

My husband changed the engine in my car because it overheated and we got a used engine. He also bought a new radiator and put in the car. The car still overheats.

What are we missing?

Thanks.

MarcellaLea

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RASMATAZ

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Are the cooling fans coming on?

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Thursday, April 17th, 2008 AT 10:09 PM

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Yes the fans are running. The car is idling hard.

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Thursday, April 17th, 2008 AT 10:17 PM

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I gave $10 for an answer and only received a question back. I guess I didn't give you enough. How much is enough?

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Saturday, April 19th, 2008 AT 9:50 AM

RASMATAZ

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Your donation is very much appreciate was not listed as a donor. Myself I'll answer a question with or w/o money.

Okay -lets restart now its idling hard-I assumed all tune-up parts were done recently. Did you perform a compression check on the used engine if not do so.

You need to inspect and test the idle speed control solenoid/throttle position sensor/oxygen sensors/PCV and EGR valves. When you complete these tests and it checks out then comeback and I'll get into the more complicated areas to find this culprit-

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Saturday, April 19th, 2008 AT 4:13 PM

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