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Overheating problem

Old 07-22-2012, 02:26 PM
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i have a 03 mustang gt and it has been overheating and coming out the top of the coolent tank . i have replaced the thermostat , waterpump and had a coolent flush . it ran fine for a week after that but the other day overheaded again . and it only does it when im driving in the city . i put more coolent in it and checked it a day after and it was all gone but i dont see no leaks . when i turn off my car there is always a pressure sound coming from the coolent lid . so . but the lid looks fine . and my fans are working . do you think it might be the radiator ? any thoughts
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Old 07-22-2012, 03:16 PM
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Get the radiator flow tested, it is likely clogged and cannot shed heat fast enough at lower vehicle speeds.

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Old 07-22-2012, 04:44 PM
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replace the coolant bottle cap. if it wont hold pressure it will cause you to overheat
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Old 07-22-2012, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteFoxGT
replace the coolant bottle cap. if it wont hold pressure it will cause you to overheat
That. Plus, you are in Texas and it's hotter than hell right now. My 96 was getting plenty warm yesterday
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Old 07-23-2012, 12:54 AM
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Your radiator is probably the culprit if you replaced all those
parts and it still overheats.
Your radiator is more than likely clogged/corroded and needs
to be replaced.
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Old 07-23-2012, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Bladerunner
Your radiator is probably the culprit if you replaced all those
parts and it still overheats.
Your radiator is more than likely clogged/corroded and needs
to be replaced.
do the world a favor.....go find the nearest tree, and climb it with your neck
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