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Coolant boils, over heats, not the head gasket or water pump. Had some wet on passanger carpet. Hear liquid swishing????

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Change the thermostat, this is inexpensive to fix......


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If the carpet is wet on the passenger side then it is most likely the Heater Core that is leaking and needs to be replaced. The heather core is located just above the passnger floor under the dash.

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