Overheating barina hello, i have a small problem, with my holden barina 1994, the thermostat was reclently replaced as was the water pump, but it still gets hot very quick and the fan comes on and cools the car down, but 15 mins later it will do the same, is this normal? it does this several times on a journey even at night!!!

I had a similar problem and also checked the thermostat and pump first. They were fine so I looked at the radiator which turned out to be clogged and I took it to a radiator shop and they cleaned it out, problem solved. I have now added new antifreeze so that won't be an issue again. If your water is clean, one of your hoses might be collapsing and this is the same as running with a closed radiator. Feel if the hoses are soft. If they are you can put a spring in the hose to keep it open or get new hoses. If that is not the problem, you may have a blown head gasket. When the engine is cold take off the radiator cap, make sure the radiator is full and run the engine until the fan cuts in. If there is a regular supply of bubbles you should have the engine checked out.

Hello there i was wondering if you can help me i have a holden barina swingjust bought it actually for a run around car i had replaced the thermostat and the water pump as well but the problem is its still running hot the temprature gauge goes up to 100 while going up a hill and in stopped traffic when you drive it goes down to 90 deg can you please help me or do u know what the problem might be thanks john