My van is running extremely hot the fan from the.

Tiny
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My van is running extremely hot the fan from the radiator is blowing I have no leaks the coolient is in there do u think it's my thermostat
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
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Are both your upper and lower radiator hose is getting really hot?
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 6:49 PM
Tiny
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Not sure how do u check I took it to a repair shop they said I need a new radiator but they didn't check n e thing else n I have no leaks
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
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Get the engine up to normal operating temp and see if both hoses going to the radiator the big ones are getting hot.
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 8:14 PM
Tiny
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So is your radiator leaking that's why they said replace it?
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 8:16 PM
Tiny
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Radiator still not leaking at all I mean it's not noticeable nothing's on the ground
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 AT 11:14 PM
Tiny
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If its leaking replace it will only get worse also how are the hoses are they both getting too hot to hold?
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 AT 3:49 AM

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