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Had my thermostat radiator replaced 4 weeks ago, driving down the road ac running car started to overheat shut ac off it stopped anyone have this problem

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Yes these do happen with the a/c on the condensor gathers heat,thats why the cooling fan is suppose to run when you have the a.c on.You solution is to inspect that the radiator fan goes to high speed,when the a/c iscommaned on.if it does not come on further inspection will be required of the operation of the radiator fan.

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If the upper radiator hose is cool, but the engine is overheated than this could be a sign that the thermostat is stuck. By the way, the thermostat is at the end of the upper hose in the metal housing. There are two bolts holding it to the engine.

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Anonymous

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TIME TO REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. AND WHILE YOUR AT IT. REPLACE THE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR

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Marvin

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well it would be a good guess that if u don't see a leak the coolant is going into the combustion chamber through a blown head gasket.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 11, 2009

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Only 2 parts remaining are the thermostat and waterpump. Always start with the thermostat when diagnosing an overheating problem. If the car is overheating constantly under all conditions and coolant is backing up into the reservoir, it's very likely to be the thermostat. If it only overheats at low speed or idling, it's more likely the waterpump.

Anonymous

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The head gasket has gone so pressure builds up in the cooling system and forces water out of the overflow

You need someone to take the head off , skim it and fit a new gasket

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