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bruce abbott Posted on Apr 03, 2012

91 lexus es 250 overheats, new radiator,pwer steering pump,thermostat; still overheats; doesn't put out any heat through heater unless I rev engine to 3,000 rpm, then heat comes into cabin,as soon

One more weird thing is the oil light flickers on and off when idling even though its full.

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Probably a cracked head or blowed head gasket...how many miles on the car???

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