Vehicle running hot?

2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
137,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CCHEVS
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The vehicle listed above is running hot. New radiator water pump thermostat, new fans, new timing belt, and still hot. car was parked in 2019 when the water pump went out, so I don't know what to do. Thanks for your help.
Apr 3, 2023 at 9:03 PM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

There are many reasons why an engine overheats.

A good article:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Does engine overheat straight after start, meaning the temperature gauge is showing hot but the engine is physically still cold?

As you have done a lot of work on the cooling system, has the system been bled properly? An air lock can cause overheating.

How to bleed cooling system:
https://youtu.be/xeTgmdRkQtY

Is the cooling system losing coolant?
If yes, then the next step would be to pressure test the cooling system and check for external leaks.

How to:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Also check the thermostat:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

It might be possible that the engine has a leaking head gasket:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/recognizing-the-symptoms-understanding-a-blown-head-gasket-in-your-vehicle

Suggest carrying out a combustion leak test.

How to:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

I know there are many possible issues, but overheating can be caused by these and more.

Cheers, Boris
Apr 4, 2023 at 1:08 AM