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I have a 2003 silhouette and it ia overheating and the heater isnt working. I have replaced the thermostat, water pump and radiator cap. Also flush the radiator and blead the air. Know Im cleaning the coils. Their are no milky subs. or water or bubbls in the oil. I dont know what else to do, can anyone help. Pittmann

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I would check everything EdCarCal said. Also check if the coolant is going in the heater core and returning. Make sure the coolant level is full. If you have leak and the level gets too low the heater will not blow warm air.

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You should feel a temperature gradient across the radiator (hot at bottom, cooler at top) if the cooling fluid is circulating properly. If not, you are not getting proper circulation. All things being equal, check the thermostat again - if it was installed incorrectly or is faulty (not unusual), it is not opening and will cause this. Otherwise, you have a blockage somewhere in the system (such as a collapsed hose or blocked port at the pump).

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I had that problem before, the intake manifold gasket leaks. After replacing it runs like a charm. I have an '01 also and still have it.

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SOURCE: Olds silhouette heater blows cold air

as long as the engine temperature is normal, i would suspect a clogged heater core, the dex-cool antifreeze is notorious for building up deposits in cooling system. have heater core flushed first to see if it makes any difference

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There seems to be an air pocket or no antifreeze in engine block. Try this method disconnect upper radiator hose and pour water directly into hose down into engine block until it full. when its filled reconnect hose and fill up radiator. as the vehicle warms up open bleeder valve on the thermostat housing and release air from system. open slowly and BE VERY CAREFUL WATER WILL BE HOT, bleed until you get a steady stream opening and cosing valve. However if all of this don't work. You may have a bad pump. Good Luck

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2009

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check the water pump

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