The air heater dont work just cool air

VAGRE

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2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
3.5L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
145,000 MILES

Well when I start de tyruck and the machine starts to heat up picks to have overheating and the heater dont work just cool air end then the engine died and dont start again well only when the machine is cool

Saturday, February 21st, 2015 AT 11:53 AM

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MHPAUTOS

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You may have a coolant leak, get the cooling system pressure tested and rectify any leaks, replace the thermostat and get the radiator core cleaned the heater is not working and the over heating is probably due to air in the cooling system.

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Saturday, February 21st, 2015 AT 2:17 PM

VAGRE

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Thank you very much well I changed the termostat and I cleaned the radiator and I changed the antifrize but like u say I have to check for any leaks in the cooling sistem

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Saturday, February 21st, 2015 AT 2:42 PM

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OK, re post if you still have problems, good luck and thank you for using 2CarPros.

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Saturday, February 21st, 2015 AT 2:44 PM

VAGRE

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Hi just to tell you thank yuou very much I fixed all ready de cooling problem but now still have the other thing after 20 minutes or more the engine loses strength its like when you disconect the air filtrer and the motor wants to turn off.

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Sunday, March 1st, 2015 AT 1:23 PM

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