Car overheated while idling after installing a new water pump

Hello,

It sounds like air trapped inside the cooling system, you must bleed the coolant after pump replacement.

check the procedure and the bleed screw location at below attachments.

for more diagnosis, check out our guides for overheating.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

Let us know if you need more help.

thank you

Good morning,

I would replace the thermostat to start. It may be stuck closed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

The fan not working may be causing it to overheat at idle. Can you see the fan come on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

It almost sounds like air in the system. I would remove the cap and run the motor at 1,200 RPMs. Watch the coolant level and add as needed. When you get heat in the car, the air is gone.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

I attached a wiring diagram of the cooling fans for you in case they are not working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Roy

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Disconnect the surge tank hose from the coolant outlet.
4. Remove the thermostat housing to intake manifold bolts.
5. Remove the thermostat housing outlet and thermostat.