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1997 Cadillac STS car heating up

Tiny
CHICHI48
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  • 1997 CADILLAC STS
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 124,000 MILES
My question is I had my water pump repaired a couple weeks ago, 2 days ago I had to buy more anitfreeze to put in because it was over heating again, I could not believe this, what could be wrong.
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 AT 11:33 AM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
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Quite possibly it wasn't fully diagnosed, and it has an internal concern, like a headgasket. Was the coolant low when you added? Have it pressure tested, and block tested for combustion gases in the cooling system.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2009 AT 10:49 PM

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