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car keeps over heating, what could be the problem? 
I have a 1989 chevy caprice. The oil cap was left off and it over heated. Put the cap back on and it cooled off. Since than the car wants to over heat. Replaced the gasket because it was leaking and replaced the hose because it was leaking there. Its not the thermostat because there is circulation. Cannot see any leaks coming out of the water pump. I have ran out of ideas. Can someone please help?
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Asked by Judy VAnswered 16 years ago.
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It could be a pluged radiator only getting circulation on the top fins or it could be a blown head gasket to check see if there is an abnormal amount of puffy white smoke coming from the exhaust also check to see if the engine oil is full this to could overheat the motor.Answered by Pro Transmissions Incorporated 60 Dott Ave, Albany, NY, 12205, 518-438-5211 (Novice with 19 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
Just because there is circulation doesn't mean it's not he thermostat, the thermostat could be partially stuck open or closed. Use a digital thermometer and check the temperature at the upper radiator hose and the lower radiator hose. The temps should be bout 20 - 30 degrees different when the car gets hot. If they are the same temps then it's either the thermostat or the radiator. Good Luck
Answered by onestop (Novice with 96 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago. -
It could be a pluged radiator only getting circulation on the top fins or a blown head gasket to check see if there is an abnormal amount of puffy white smoke coming from the exhaust also check to make sure it is full of oil.
Answered by Pro Transmissions Incorporated 60 Dott Ave, Albany, NY, 12205, 518-438-5211 (Novice with 19 pts.)
Answered 16 years ago.
