overheating

2007 PEUGEOT 207
63,000 MILES
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NATHUGHES88
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hi my car keeps overheating, when I took the cap off it boiled over but I think was because the car had only just stopped running. I did notice though that the water that was coming out of it was a reddy colour. also now the car is at a stand still it is leaking. I have made sure there is water in it and the oil level is fine to. what could be the problem?
May 27, 2013 at 5:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be the thermostat, clogged radiator or a head gasket failing from the overheating

Roy
May 27, 2013 at 5:51 AM
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NATHUGHES88
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someone has just told me to check if there is yellow sludge in the oil and if so it was the head gasket I have just looked now and the oil seems fine. what do I do for a clogged radiator?
May 27, 2013 at 5:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it would have to be removed and power flushed

Roy
May 27, 2013 at 6:00 AM
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NATHUGHES88
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I have just been out to it again and I have noticed that the part you put water in is empty again
May 27, 2013 at 6:10 AM