Ok i just replaced the thermostat and i stil have heating problems the car had its cooling system flushed last week. any ideas on what could b wrong? dealership thinks its either blockage in the radiator(about $400 to get a new one) or water pumps fins are worn down(about $200) or a head gasket could b getting ready to go(about $1000) but no white smoke is coming out atleast yet anyways. so any help on this would be great.

 

take it back to the dealer, or any good shop, and have them find out for sure. there's a million reasons why your car will overheat.

 

umm they have run it 2 times now</P>


and they have no clue y its over heating plus i cant take it back now i have to head to College Station monday</P>


now it only seems to have the problem if u push it a little hard and hit stop and go traffic but either way it shouldnt b over heating</P>

 

anyone have any ideas?</P>


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Can a missed egr valve gasket cause over heating??</P>


and can an intake manifold gasket (the onethats goes between the UIM and LIM) not sitting properly cause over heating???</P>

 

if it's leaking..... are you losing coolant? if so, try to find where its coming from...

 

nope ford even pressurized the system</P>


no leaks</P>

 

did you put the thermostat in the right way? i would go with the water pump first and then if that doesnt work take your raditor to a raditor shop and have them check it out before you buy a new one if it is something simple then just let them fix it. it will be cheaper than 400$