Why is my radiator boiling?

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Asked by Brendan Sep 17, 2014 at 03:52 PM about the 2005 Dodge Stratus SXT Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My radiator starts boiling when I
drive my car. I've replaced the
thermostat and housing unit. My
brother say it may be the water pump
but we have yet to try that.

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Usually the water boils after long driving periods if the temp gauge is showing normal engine heat the boilings normal

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