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What causes a Mazda to overheat quickly when accelerating with a new water pump and thermostat and radiator and no oil in the water or water in the oil or steam out the tailpipe or water loss?
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∙ 13y ago
Most likely considering the new thermostat is OK, you have a badly kinked, or twisted hose, or a clogged heater core. To check flow is good; After wam-up, squeeze top, bottom or both (one than the next) large hose, and feel for flow, it also should feel warm. Upon release, you should hear a squishing sound. Also, you can have a loose belt that drives the water pump. Tom
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