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  1. 08-24-2015, 06:15 PM #1
    k.gowdy
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    Hot Vehicle Engine

    Car continues to over heat and blow heater hoses after replacing thermostat , I am stuck !
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  2. 08-24-2015, 07:21 PM #2
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    Re: Hot Vehicle Engine

    Blown headgasket.
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    Re: Hot Vehicle Engine

    Leakdown test to be sure, but yeah

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    Re: Hot Vehicle Engine

    Did you ever get it fixed? The thermostat only controls the minimum temp. Could be blown head gasket, clogged radiator, bad water pump, etc.
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