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Radiator flows backwards, causes overheating

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Radiator flows backwards, causes overheating

My 2003 EX with 133k miles on it has been overheating while idling for about 3 weeks now. I have replaced the thermostat, but after another day or so it overheated again and my reservoir was FULL while the radiator was damn near empty. I have been talking with friends and such trying to figure it out, I’ve heard that it could be my water pump. If you have anything helpful please don’t be afraid to spitball it, thanks!
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Re: Radiator flows backwards, causes overheating

your head gasket is blown.....

there are thousands of threads around here on your exact same problem, its very common
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Re: Radiator flows backwards, causes overheating

headgasket
read here:
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