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by Orvis
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 1957

Re: Overheating

Soon. After I replace the water pump that went out. She ran great for a couple days, then the water pump bit the dust.
by Orvis
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:37 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 1957

Re: Overheating

I could tell dude was tired of messing with the car, I got it for $300, and it's nicer than my 91 which also had a slew of minor problems when I got it. It's a solid car again. Still trips me out that the cap made that much difference
by Orvis
Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 1957

Re: Overheating

Changed the cap, bled the lines and she stays at a steady 200. Dude I bought her from put on an aftermarket cap that wasn't up to oem specs
by Orvis
Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 1957

Re: Overheating

The seal looks ok, but I bought another cap. The coolant isn't bad looking, due to the previously leaky elbows the coolant is almost new but I'll probably flush it anyway. The temp will bump up a little then go back to normal 200ish, then it'll just go up until I vent the cap, after I vent the cap ...
by Orvis
Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 1957

Overheating

I have a 2002 Bonneville se that I picked up with multiple issues. I've repaired the other issues, but it overheats every now then. I've replaced the thermostat when I got it because it was overheating constantly. Fixed the two leaky elbows and drove it from my mechanic buddy's house to mine (about ...