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97 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L My engine has been almost over

Sent to Car Experts July 29, 2006 5:10 p.m.

97 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L My engine has been almost over heating, I changed the thermostat&water pump/ still doing same thing but only when I sit still, temp doesn't drop, both fans are running. Is it my radiator or head gasket going bad? no water in the oil!

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1997 Pontiac grandprix 3.8L

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changed water pump&thermostat

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Status: Closed Value: $9

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July 29, 2006 5:16 p.m. (5 minutes and 22 seconds later)

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you have a restricted radiator.these small radiators are always plugging up on us out here in phoenix.if 1 or 2 cores plug,cars overheat out here.put a new one in.just had a '99 buick in the shop with the same running gear in the shop last week.same exact problem.

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