bamaborn74

Ok...! My 1997 CL 3.0 spiked a temperture yesterday while sitting in Tampa, FL traffic. This happend once since I got the head/ gasket work done. The mechanic says it is the water pump (blades) because when I get up speed/rpm the temp gauge goes down, but; only to mid-range (normally she stays a lil under mid). Can someone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me some input????

justnspace

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water pump.

and did your car over heat in the first place? is that why you got head/gasket work done?

bamaborn74

@ justnspace - THANKS FOR THE REPLY! Yes, she overheated after I purchased her used and was trying to drive her home. I got the head gasket replaced, head machined, new thermostat & switch.

justnspace

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be careful!!!
it will happen again! all that money and time you put in to re-machine the heads will go down the drain if you dont correct the issue.

water pumps go bad.
replace the water pump!

97BlackAckCL

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The thermostats are notorious for going bad

bamaborn74

justnspace- thanks for the info. I ended up replacing thermo, coolant fan switch sensor and the water pump. gauge still goes above half and the fans kick on and brings it down to halfway mark. I will flush the radiator this weekend.

justnspace

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ouch. sorry to see replacing parts hasnt solved the issue.

does the coolant look rusty? lol

MistyMetallic97

Bleed all the air out of the coolant system. I am assuming the bleed valve is near the thermostat, on my F22B1 its under the distributor. I know the symptoms of a blown headgasket, I had a 92 Legend that had that problem. I think you're issue can be improved with the maintenance. Good luck.