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#27 of 49 2000 Intrepid Overheating by jsmash1on1

Nov 21, 2009 (10:59 am)

I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid 3.2. I was driving down the highway one day and everything was fine. Then when I got off and slowed down, I recognized the temp gauge going way up, I parked the car, and turned off the engine, and antifreeze was all over the ground. So I let the car sit, grabbed a couple gallons of water the next day, and drove the car all the way to my friends garage. Again the temp gauge seemed fine until I started hitting red lights, but it did not overheat. Once I got to the garage turned the car off again all the water came right out all over the place. We took the overflow cap off, and there was a lot of air blowing out, as well as radiator fluid/water. Then we filled it up again and let it run for about 20 minutes without overheating, the gauge stayed in the middle position. Turned the car off nothing. Now he's saying that I need a radiator which I don't doubt, but could there be another problem causing this? I didn't drive it or anything just let it sit running. Seems like the air in the system might have been the issue. Is there a way to release the air on a 3.2?

#28 of 49 one hour after I purchased a "1998 "Intrepid" it happened to me. by bbdpquin

Jan 28, 2010 (5:30 am)

After I drove the car a few miles, all of a sudden steam started coming out of the radiator. Spitting coolant all over my engin. do I need a new radiator?

#29 of 49 Re: 2000 Intrepid Overheating [jsmash1on1] by razac

Jan 28, 2010 (10:10 am)

Replying to: jsmash1on1 (Nov 21, 2009 10:59 am)
hello there just read your post it could be your water pump/thermostat going out... at highway speeds the pump seems fine but once U slow down the temp goes up or red lines.. TO MUCH PRESSURE this is to much for your radiator cap to handle this is y U got anti freeze all over {Seems like the air in the system might have been the issue. Is there a way to release the air on a 3.2}check the top hose from the radiator to the engine look at the housing if U see bleeder valve that should look like your brake's bleeder valve{I.E }if U have ever done brake's you will know what I Am talking about IF U DO NOT SEE THIS VALVE THEN U CANT DO THE THE NEXT STEP
u will need a 10MM wrench when the car is hot stand on one side and open the valve once u get all antfreezz the shut and waite a few min and repeat
 
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#30 of 49 2001 Dodge Intrepid by poof608

Apr 28, 2010 (7:39 am)

#31 of 49 2001 Dodge Intrepid by poof608

Apr 25, 2010 (1:18 am)

the water pump went out in my intrepid, we had it replaced but now the check engine light is on and when you go to start it, it takes about 10 seconds for it to start. Why could this be. the mechanic also said the cam heads need realigned. is this an expensive task?

#32 of 49 Re: 2001 Dodge Intrepid [poof608] by corona89

Apr 26, 2010 (10:34 am)

Replying to: poof608 (Apr 25, 2010 1:18 am)
cam heads have lot to do with the light being on but did u have it reset after fixing the water pump?? if not take it to dealer or iwould advise advanced they can do it for free once they reset that and it comes back on then u have the problem elsewhere

#33 of 49 Re: 2001 Dodge Intrepid [corona89] by poof608

Apr 28, 2010 (7:39 am)

Replying to: corona89 (Apr 26, 2010 10:34 am)
Awesome! Thank you I will definitely try this.

#34 of 49 1999 Entriped ES 3.2 Steering problem by raymondo

May 30, 2010 (8:31 pm)

#35 of 49 1999 Entriped ES 3.2 Steering problem by raymondo

May 30, 2010 (8:18 pm)

1) How do I know if there is a speed proportional steering on this vehicle
2) Can the power steering pump and rack and pinion be replaced with units that do not have that option and what could be the adverse affects?
   RM

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