LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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So my overflow is filling up and spilling out all my coolant and making the car overheat. i have checked the EWP is doing its job the lines coming off the radiator are hooked up correctly i have replaced the thermostat wat do i do interview tomorrow no way to get there.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Did you bleed the system correctly ?
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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yes i did when i did the cam swap it is just all of a sudden doing this after 2 weeks of driving
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by djjab57
Did you bleed the system correctly ?
Make sure theres no air in the system at all. after my le2 swap there was lots of air in the system, The car would almost overheat instantly. Took a bit to get it all out.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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ok ill check it again
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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so i bleed the system again its still getting air from somewhere i changed the radiator cap and it is still overheating im lost... and another note im throwing a p1351 which ie either a misfire or ignition miss i believe this car just never seems to run right when i need it help
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Bad head gasket allowing combustion pressure to enter the cooling system? Hope not.
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