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Old May 5, 2019 | 08:00 PM
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Default 07 Magnum 3.5 keep overheating

I have changed the thermostat, water pump, radiator and timing belt and my car still overheats. I can drive about 10 miles then it overheats. Anyone got any ideas what I should do next or need to do. Any help is appreciated..... Thanks
 
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Old May 6, 2019 | 09:14 AM
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Why did you change the timing belt in response to overheating? Are the electric fans coming on?
 
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Old May 6, 2019 | 09:44 AM
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It ran the water pump and since I changed the water pump, might as well change the timing belt since it was there and accessible.
 
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Old May 7, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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It ran the water pump and since I changed the water pump, might as well change the timing belt since it was there and accessible.
Makes sense, you must've missed the fan question. Are the electric fans coming on?
 
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Yes the fans kicked in and are working well
 
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Old May 8, 2019 | 11:36 AM
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I know you said you replaced the thermostat, have you tested any of them to be sure? Sometimes you get a defective one from the factory. They may be kicking on but it doesn't sound like they are working well lol. Hoses aren't clogged or anything? I wonder if your water pump pulley is spinning independent of the impeller...
 
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