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i'm having problems with a 99 suburban overheating, i have replaced the thermostat,fan clutch, took the radiatior out to flush & it still does the same thing, any ideas ?

Submitted: 855 days and 16 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
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Posted by Greg A 855 days and 16 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXX. Thank you for asking your question on Just Answer.

-How many miles are on your Suburban and what type of engine (size) do you have?

Thank you again for trusting us with your problem. Please reply as soon as possible so that we can finish answering your question.

854 days and 19 hours ago.

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Reply to Greg A's Post: it has 150,000 miles & it's a 7.4 engine

Posted by Greg A 854 days and 18 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXX.

You have done most of what needs to be done, but based on the miles you have put on it, the radiator may have some obstruction in it, even if you have flushed it out.

Does the air coming off the radiator feel really hot when the engine is up to temperature? In other words, does it feel like the radiator is doing a good job?

There could also be a problem with the flow of the coolant through the system, such as maybe a failing water pump.

Here is a check list of things to investigate, just in case I missed something. It is a PDF file that you should be able to view on your computer or print out.

Engine Overheating

Let me know what you find or if you have more questions.

Take Care, Greg A.

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Hi again,

Here is another little note I found concerning your vehicle.

Engine Runs Hot, Overheats, Loss of Coolant (Polish Filler Neck/Replace Radiator Cap) #00-06-02-001 - (Jan 5, 2000)

Engine Running Hot, Overheating and/or Loss of Coolant (Polish Radiator Filler Neck and Replace Radiator Cap)

1999-2000 Passenger Cars and Trucks with Composite Radiator End Tank

Condition

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

  • Engine running hot
  • Engine overheating, and/or
  • Loss of coolant/low coolant message

Cause

The radiator filler neck may have an imperfection in the sealing surface.

Correction

Important

DO NOT REPLACE THE RADIATOR.

Using a piece of 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper backed with a flat piece of wood, polish the filler neck sealing surface using a circular motion.

Replace the radiator pressure cap with a cap of the same part number as shown in the GM Parts Catalog.

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