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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 8:21 AM
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I have a 2002 Trail Blazer, it started over heating. I have a new ratiator, new water pump, new thermostat (yes I checked it and it works), and I've changed the gasket also a new clutch fan and it's still over heating. What else could it be? Please help!

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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 8:23 AM
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Is the radiator still have the shroud around it? Are you sure it actually is overheating?
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 8:35 AM
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A two inch piece is missing off the top and yes it's actually over heating.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 8:41 AM
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Does it overheat with the heater on, turn on heat, see if that stops it from overheating, if it does, need to look into something else. I am making an assumption coolent, level is full, etc.
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You post new radiator, it is "new"?. What pressure cap is on it?
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 9:06 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinkpk
Does it overheat with the heater on, turn on heat, see if that stops it from overheating, if it does, need to look into something else. I am making an assumption coolent, level is full, etc.
coolant level is full, cap is 15psi (original cap) and yes it overheats with the heat on
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 9:15 AM
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Turning the he on cools it down a little but if I continued to drive it that way it would overheat. When you see I might have to look into something else what do you suggest?
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You might have to have the block flushed.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by oldchevy
You might have to have the block flushed.
I've done that.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Is the radiator is new, not salvage ect.? Is it the correct radiator for the vehicle, you can get different size, ex. my lumina has a 5/8", or a 3/4" depth.
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