2000 Chrysler Scorpion Cooling system issues

2000 CHRYSLER SCORPION
154,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DMCFAN2014
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I recently bought my 2000 Chrysler Sebring V6 Coupe, I did most of the basic stuff, check the fluids, refilled them, and even add replaced some of the parts it needed. It has started to overheat. I replaced the thermostat first, MAP sensor, Temp sensor, and a pressure release radiator cap and it still reading overheat, I replaced the radiator. The radiator worked a lot better because it was time to be changed., But it still says the engine is about to overheat but it doesn't smoke in front or behind the motor. So I went and got a water pump but I haven't installed it yet but I'm not certain it's time to be changed. Can you help me?
May 31, 2014 at 10:51 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You're going about this all wrong. As you're finding out, replacing random parts is the most expensive and least effective way to diagnose a problem. Before you throw more parts at it, have a mechanic perform a chemical test at the radiator for a leaking cylinder head gasket. It only takes about five minutes. If that comes up negative, then we'll figure out where to go next.
May 31, 2014 at 10:59 PM