03 impala over heating

Asked by Cuzz23 Oct 02, 2018 at 08:23 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My impala over heats as soon as you start it oil
looks normal took the thermostat out and put head
gasket sealer and radiator seal in it still over heats
it stays at half idleling when you go to take off it
starts over heating

3 Answers

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what does the exhaust look like ? look under the oil fill cap what do you see ? The engine won't run right without the thermostat, never use any sealers for blown head gaskets or coolant leaks , the motor is toast if it's the head gasket , there's so much crap in the motor now replacing the gasket will be the beginning of a money pit

Instant over heating could be a stuck thermostat or leaking head gaskets.

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Also check cooling fans are running, and then check water pump is working, if it can't move enough coolant it'll overheat quickly.

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