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LuisaV, 3.3L V6, North Las Vegas, NV, June 05, 2010, 14:24

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Just bought an old van. Have put in a new thermostat, freon, gasket, replaced hoses, need a new overflow tank (as the existing one is missing a cap and appears to be rigged).

What should I be checking and what would you suggest for overheating problem I am having?

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  Bret Bodas June 05, 2010, 19:53
  

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  I would check the radiator fan operation, and have the headgasket checked for leakage before replacing anything else.
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