Chevrolet/93 Cavalier Coolant system
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Question
I was recently handed down this car that was sitting for 2 years. Before it was stored, the car would overheat. 2 years later it still has the same problem,and that is after a new waterpump,thermostat,rad flush,rad cap and coolant sensor had been installed.Also the funny thing is, the gauge reads hot even when the car dosent seem to be over heating. If you have any ideas or advice they would really be appreciated.
Eric;
Hi well the first thing that I would do is to get a
pressure test on the system , it will show you where a leak is if you have one, and save you from looking all over it.
Have you checked the belt to see if it slips , and is the schrowd and fan the right distance from the rad.and are the hoses in good shape , if a hose is bad it can suck itself closed and make it over heat.
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Roger J.M. Warrington
Expertise
I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !
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All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.
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