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Old 03-11-2007, 11:22 PM
brewtoo brewtoo is offline
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Let's get back to simple basics.

Check your viscous fan clutch.

Verify that the aux cooling fans (electric fans in front of the condenser/radiator, right behind the grill) turn on as the temp rises at a red light.

When the weather is warm, it is normal for the temp to rise when the car is stopped in traffic, especially with the AC on. As the temp rises the aux fans will turn on at high speed and cool it down, and the viscous fan clutch should engage the engine-driven fan. You can hear that fan make a sort of roaring noise as it moves the air through the radiator when you accelerate.

The coolant loss is not normal but based on what you've reported, to assume it is the head gasket is premature. It could simply be a hose. A cracked block is not likely.
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