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2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7l did new thermostat

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
I did a new thermostat cuz that what I was told was wrong and I bleed it and everything but know it doesnt overheat at a idle but u drive about 30 seconds the temp will jump straight up and it start spraying water everywhere. What did I do wrong?
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 5:40 PM

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Tiny
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First, it shouldn't overheat in 30 seconds which tells me it is something different. I need you to check something. When the engine is cold, remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Let me know if coolant sprays out when it is cold.

Joe
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