1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Bleeding cooling system

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I recently changed radiator, water pump and thermostat and tried bleeding the system but I get water coming out and then it goes back to running hot
Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 5:01 PM

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Tiny
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Have you had the radiator cap tested yet?Also is the radiator cooling fan turning on at the correct temp?
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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I haven't when I start car up all fluids come out through cap also when bleeding, I get water gushing up but it still is holding a lot of air/pressure
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked to see if there is excessive pressure in the cooling system from maybe a bad head gasket.
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:37 PM
Tiny
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That is my next plan of action change gaskets and cap
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:45 PM
Tiny
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Before you change the head gasket I would make sure its bad. You can rent a chemical head gasket tester at auto zone for free y o u just have to by the chemical for it.
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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I recently noticed the coolant isn't circulating properly out top radiator hose into engine. Also fan isn't coming on when. When vehicle runs hot
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 AT 1:47 PM

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