3.5 is over heating

Tiny
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I have a 96 intrepid and I was wondering if any one has had this problem. Its over heating but I checked the thermostat it is ok, I thought it might be blown headgasket. But when I pulled the oil drain plug there wasnt any water present in the oil. Does anyone know what it might be Thanks in advance. Rayj
Sunday, March 19th, 2006 AT 10:08 AM

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Tiny
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If your sure about what you posted, are the cooling fans running and what about the waterpump? Radiators do get clogged and junk can collect between the fins of the radiator. I have seen a cracked water jacket in the engine head cause this and there was no water in the oil.
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Sunday, March 19th, 2006 AT 2:29 PM
Tiny
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But if theres a crack in the water jacket would you see it leak the water out or would it evaporate or what.
And how can I tell if the water pump is bad or cirrculating? If it turns out to be the waterpump how difficult of a job is that to do. Thank You rayjdawg
waiting for your reply! 1996 dodge intrepid 120,000 mi
:( cooling fans were working last time I checked
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Tuesday, March 21st, 2006 AT 1:01 AM

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