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Radiator running hot

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DANNY T. BAKER
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  • 1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • 7.0L
  • V8
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12 MILES
Replace car with new radiator and hose from NAPA.
Thursday, May 17th, 2018 AT 2:14 PM

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JOHNNY G.JR
  • MECHANIC
  • 320 POSTS
Has thermostat been checked? Are cooling fans operating? Is coolant up to proper level?
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Friday, May 18th, 2018 AT 5:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Check the clutch fan. If the fan does not engage, it will run very hot.

Check the thermostat like Johnny suggested first. If that is good, look to the fan clutch.

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Saturday, May 19th, 2018 AT 8:48 AM

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