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Originally Posted by mav1178
If you continue to drive the car in this fashion, you will need a new motor soon.
I ask about diagnosis because overheating is caused by simple things. I am assuming when the car was in storage, it was operated from time to time to keep things properly lubricated... we can assume the water pump is leaking from what you are saying, but if a qualified mechanic can't find a leak, then 1) they are giving you BS, or 2) you don't actually have a leak from the water pump.
At this point, your coolant system needs to be pressure tested before any other assumptions are made.
-alex
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It hasn't been driven since i tested it with the thermostat being taken out. and a mechanic hasn't been able to find a leak, because no one is willing/able to get it on a car jack to look at it. thats why I came here, to gather info and do it myself, but i know there is a leak, i cleaned the skidplate before i put it back on. nothing leaks when it's sitting, but when i last drove it around the block there was blue coolant (not a lot) but some sitting on the skidplate just under the thermostat housing and water pump. I'll pressure test it when i get back in town on Monday. Whats the diagnosis if it's not up to preasure? the pump? Thanks again Alex, I appreciate your input