Overheating

Asked by Dee Jul 31, 2017 at 11:14 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced my water pump and my thermostat and
lower radiator holes on my 2003 Monte Carlo SS, it
held for a couple days but started back
overheating at 260 degrees i noticed theres a leak
behind the water pump i dont know if its the
coolant elbows or not can anyone help

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I've heard the coolant elbows go bad in the Grand Prix which is General Motors made. Was pretty cheap to have local shop guy put in too. I would start from there first. Or Maybe the your water pump too?

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