Runnig hot

Asked by Jayo1223 Jan 05, 2016 at 04:56 PM about the 2002 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car keeps running hot I've replaced thermostat,
radiator ,and relays for cooling fan and it still run
hot it runs for about 8 to 9 before running
completely hot

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if there is no emissions comming out of the radiator fill/ cap...check to see if your hoses are not colllasping

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If this is a V-6 the overheating can be caused by faulty lower intake manifold gaskets. GM used plastic and rubber LIM gaskets on these engines and after a while the plastic gets brittle and breaks allowing coolant to go into the engine. It's not easy or cheap to change. I have done it in around 12 hours using new Fel-Pro gaskets and a video on youtube.

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