overheating problem

Asked by GuruZTDJL May 13, 2019 at 04:02 AM about the 2000 Opel Corsa C

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

HI..i drive a corsa lite 1.6is 2000 model and i have just put in new rings,
bearing, valve stem seals and gasket but i did not take the cylinder head for
skimming so the car overheats especially when m in traffic, what could be the
problem? should i take the cylinder head for skimming because there are no
water leaks.

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No, its probaly thermostat not opening properly or fan comes on to late heatswitch check those first, no need to sceem head unless is mixes water and oil.

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