HELP my car keeps over heating !!!!

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Old 07-09-2011, 05:20 PM
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i have a 98 camaro (3.8 lt) it keeps overheating i change the thermostat it still overheated then i changed the water pump and same thing.. i have even changed the radiator cap and flushed the radiator... i had a friend put it on a machine and it doesnt have a cracked head and head gaskets are fairly new... what is wrong?!?!?!
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 05:41 PM
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How hot does it get, and when does it get hot? Are the fans working? Check engine light lit?
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 05:59 PM
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bout 240 250... it gets hot within 4 miles of my house and gets hot while idling... fans seem to work... and yes check engine light is on
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 06:16 PM
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If there is a auto parts store.close by take it there and have the codes pulled. if not see if any if your friends or family have a reader. If u post the codes someone could probably help you
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 06:17 PM
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First thing you should do is to get the thing scanned and see what it is complaining about.
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 06:33 PM
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ok ill post more later!!! i am just super stumped at this point !!! thanks!!!
 
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:29 PM
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its not recommended by alot of people (esspecially here in florida) but i run mine with out a thermostat where it is constantly moving but it take a while for it to heat up
 
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