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2003 Chevy Impala

Tiny
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2003 Chevy Impala V8 Automatic 100000 miles

I have a 2003 chevy impala. My car has leaks coolant and get hot. I got my head gasket replaced and I drove it and it sounded like a motorcyle engine. The car still gets hot and I saw a leak near the water pump. My car went to the off position while I was driving so I had to turn back to the on position. Can you tell me whats wrong with my car?
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Monday, September 21st, 2009 AT 12:31 PM

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Tiny
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I need you to check something. On the water pump, there is a weep hole. Is is aprix 1/4" in diameter. Check to see if that is where the coolant leak is coming form.

Exactly what size engine is in the car?
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Monday, September 21st, 2009 AT 10:00 PM
Tiny
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I made a mistake on the type of engine, it is a v6. The engine size is 3.8 and yes it almost that size coming from the watere pump.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 AT 9:39 AM
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Did you check the weep hole on the pump?
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 AT 10:15 AM
Tiny
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Yes I checked the weep hole in the pump.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 AT 11:32 AM
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Was there any evidence of a leak?
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 AT 1:33 PM
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The whole and leak has been fix but it still overheats and has a clicking noise. Can you tell what is it now?
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Friday, September 25th, 2009 AT 1:04 PM
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HAs the thermostat been replaced and the cooling system serviced? If so, and it continues to overheat and the fans are working, have the head gaskets checked. You will need to have compression tested.
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Friday, September 25th, 2009 AT 1:36 PM
Tiny
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The thermostat was replaced before I got a new head gasket put on. Could it be that the head gasket wasnt put on properly? My car is currently in the repair shop so here is my number (804) 451-5300 and if you need to contact the shop personally to ask question here is there number (804) 458-0880 or (804) 452-0444.
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
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Hi:
The only thing left is a plugged radiator or something was done wrong. However, considering it is doing the same thing, I would say the same problem still exist. Thus, the head gasket didn't fix it.

Wait to see what they say on Monday. It's 12:47AM here so I can't call at this time. Let me know what you find out.
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009 AT 11:47 PM
Tiny
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Will getting my motor replaced with another motor fixed this problem?
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Monday, September 28th, 2009 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Not if the radiator or cooling system is plugged. I would have that checked. You may need to "rod out" the radiator because a regular flush may not do it.
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Monday, September 28th, 2009 AT 9:10 PM

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