overheating

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
2WD • AUTOMATIC
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T L BREWER
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05 chevy equinox get hot at idle,replace water pump,thermostat,belt tensioner stil get hot bleed air out fans are working
Jul 14, 2011 at 2:00 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Have the coolant system chemically tested for combustion gases in the coolant (head/head gasket issue)
Jul 14, 2011 at 2:12 AM
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T L BREWER
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using a laser heat gun,after driving in town check thermostat housing 196 degree,upper rad. hose 190 degree,rad. 108 degree,lower rad hose 142 degree,water pump 153 degree could radiator half stoped up
Jul 14, 2011 at 2:32 AM
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