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What could be causing a 98 Chevy 4WD Astro that has a working water pump no leaking hoses or radiator and working thermostat to overheat even when 50-50 coolant circulation seems fine?
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∙ 15y ago
you probably have an blown intake gasket and/or a blown head gasket. The gm gaskets do not hold up to the red coolant and are eaten away. I just had it replaced on mine.
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