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1994 Mazda Protege Engine running hot

Tiny
SAMMYPROTEGE
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  • 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 168,000 MILES
Hello. I flushed the radiator. Installed a new Cooling Sensor Sending Unit(for the temperature guage), Cooling Fan Thermo Switch, a Thermostat. The temperature gauge reads normal when I start the car. After a few minutes, the temperature gauge needle goes and stays in the 'Hot' position. Then the fan kicks on and slowly cools it down. Is this normal for this vehicle. What causes it to run hot without even hardly driving it? Please let me know. All suggestions welcome.

Sam C.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 3:59 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could be air lock try bleeding it-Radiator and Water pump are they okay and is it boiling over?
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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 4:10 PM
Tiny
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Hello. Not sure if radiator is plugged. I just changed the water pump two weeks ago. I'll try bleeding the radiator to see what happens, thanks

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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 4:15 PM

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