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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Whats up Folks
I have read a lot of overheating threads and tried to check or replace things that were mentioned.
I replaced one of the cooling fan motors both radiator hoses thermostat and coolant. It still overheats sitting idling. No leaks all coolant is still there. Anybody have an idea what I need to do next.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by T900RR
Whats up Folks
I have read a lot of overheating threads and tried to check or replace things that were mentioned.
I replaced one of the cooling fan motors both radiator hoses thermostat and coolant. It still overheats sitting idling. No leaks all coolant is still there. Anybody have an idea what I need to do next.
I hope you replaced the correct radiator fan. One is for A/C, the other is for engine cooling. If that doesn't fix it, I would look into taking it to a qualified technician to check and see if one of the head gaskets have blown.

also if coolant work has been done on it recently, check to make sure a large air pocket hasn't formed.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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A bad radiator core? Dying water pump?
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:57 PM
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Sorry Folks
False alarm I didn't burp it good enough went back out and did it again no more overheat sorry for the panic I just rely so much on u guys thanks so much for all your help past and future.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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No worries. It's the right answer. You can breath easy now!
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by T900RR
Whats up Folks
I have read a lot of overheating threads and tried to check or replace things that were mentioned.
I replaced one of the cooling fan motors both radiator hoses thermostat and coolant. It still overheats sitting idling. No leaks all coolant is still there. Anybody have an idea what I need to do next.
Glad all it needed was a burp. But what all did u needlessly replace?
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Sorry Folks
False alarm I didn't burp it good enough went back out and did it again no more overheat sorry for the panic I just rely so much on u guys thanks so much for all your help past and future.
How did you "burp" it?
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Just let all the air out of the radiator easy to do let it run cap off till the air comes out fill with more fluid and u done
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