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BigJavs66/85
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i have a 85 coupe that over heats but i have changed radiator,water pump and thermostat.and still over heats at idle.any anwser let me knoe thanks.

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Timing is way off, clogged cats, bad clutch fan/weak electric fan, or air in the cooling system...just a few things to check.

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did you put the thermostat on right. make sure that its the right one. i was sold a bad one by napa.
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COOL THANKS.I HAVE NO CATS BUT I THINK I MIGHT HAVE AN EXHAUST LEAK YOU THINK THAT MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT?

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i thik a crack in your head can also cause it
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IS THAT AN EASY FIX BUY CHANGING HEAD GASKETS?

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