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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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my car over heates when i drive it not when its in idle so what could b the problem
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Bad water pump not circulating the coolant, or a clogged radiator.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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ok so i did my water pump then when i got it hot it started pouring out on the bottom of the water pump u think the new one is defective
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Yes, especially if it was a reman. unit, been there, done that. I would replace it if I were you.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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reman water pumps are junk, found that out on my 98
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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its new from autozone brand new 45 bills when its cold usually at night if im on the free way then it will be in the middle the needle but now it will b on the R and O in Normal so my t stat is good i tested it out mayb the radiator when its hot i see the colant flowing in the radiator when the cap if off
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