1994 Dodge Intrepid car overheats

Tiny
TAURUS4US
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  • 1994 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Car have been overheating. Replaced thermostat, water pump and radiator. Car overheated again after about 2 miles while bubbling from the tank, also waterpump leaking at weep holes.
Thought the first pump was defective and replaced with a second waterpump. After a couple of miles hot light came on and temperature guage pegged, along with fluid escaping to vent. Any ideas why the car keeps overheating?
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 AT 11:44 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Have a compression test performed to see if there is a headgasket problem.

Also if the waterpump bolts thread into water jackets, the bolts must be coated with thread sealer to prevent leaks.
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Friday, September 12th, 2008 AT 4:41 AM

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