Radiator could be plugged, head gaskets are common problems. The timing belt drives the water pump, These cars are bad news. Have your mechanic do a Block Check to check for combustion gases in the cooling system. If it fails that test, the head will need to come off. You can bet the other owner had it overheat....... a lot, he knows what it needs and sold it to you.
CHECK WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE IF LEAKING. BECAUSE OF SHAFT BEARING FAILURE CAUSE CAR TO OVERHEAT. MAKE SURE COOLING FAN WORKING CHECK FUSE AND RELAY.SCAN CAR TO MAKE SURE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WORKING.IT CONTROLS FAN OPERATION.BESURE YOU ARE USING CORRECT COOLANT MIXTURE.YOU NEED 50 % ANTIFREEZE AND 50 % WATER. TO RAISE BOILING POINT.TOO MUCH WATER IN COOLANT SYSTEM WILL CAUSE CAR TO OVERHEAT.
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