1999 Dodge Caravan over heating

Tiny
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A radiator hose was replaced a few months ago and fixed that problem at that time but after that I am assuming another problem arose because it has progressively gotten worse now I can't drive 1 mile without over heating. The radiator is full and the overflow is empty when this happens. My gauge inside does not indicate a temp change. There is currently water only in the radiator and over flow. I am a single women and trying to do this on my own. Can you pleaser let me know where I should start with fixing the problem. I can YouTube e how to repair it I just don't know what to repair! Thank you for your time
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 7:57 AM

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Tiny
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Before you can attempt to repair it, you first have to get an accurate diagnosis and you likely won't get that buy asking questions. You need to have a professional determine exactly what the car needs first. There's a very good possibility that you have severe internal damage and you won't be fixing that yourself.
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 8:09 AM
Tiny
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Gee. Thanks for your no help at all answer. If I could take it to a mechanic, why would I be on here asking?
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 8:29 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, crystal ball is broken.
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 12:55 PM

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