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Question: 1996 rover still over heating

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rover2, Wolfforth, TX, January 04, 2011, 11:54
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put new water pump, themerst... was running okay but when its parked at a red light it starts over heating..
i get out put more ant-freeze 50/50 and it will be okay then it will do it again every time i am stopped

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    mastertech6371 January 04, 2011, 12:07
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    check the clutch on the fan. it may be defective and not turning when at idle. it must turn at engine rpm while idling or it will overheat.

    Roy

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