what may cause your car to overheat if you have already change the water pump, thermostat and censor?

Asked by BigSpecialK Oct 29, 2015 at 11:25 AM about the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have replaced the water pump Timing belt at the same time, the thermostat
and coolant censor plus outlet Flange and it still keeps overheating.

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Your radiator may need replacing too. Do the hoses and flush the engine while you are at it and add Redline water wetter while you are at it. If that does not do it then you may have an engine problem like a bad head gasket.

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