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Looks like I put my first message in the wrong category. Sorry everyone. I need your help. My 96 Contour V6 3.0 litre overheated......had them put in a new water pump. Still overheating. They are to check the system tomorrow to see if the heads are warped. Could it be anything else?

could be a couple different things. could be internal or something simple like a sensor. does your check engine light come on?

the check engine light has been on since I bought the car last year. CO2 censor. Have not worried too much about it. What are the possibilities that pieces of the water pump are still in the system?

sorry. Not 3L. 2.5L. My mistake

Is the coolant topped off and was the thermostat checked or replaced? Is it loosing any coolant? Are the vents inside the car giving warm air?

Well check these things also

-igniton timing correct
-radiator is not plugged or restrcited in any way
-thermostat isnt suck open is it
-pressure test the radiator
-head gasket leak
-hoses not plugged up

Problem has been solved!!!!!! Turns out that the thermostat my boyfriend and I installed on Saturday was defective. New water pump.......hose flushing......coolant replacement.......addtional thermostat and $600.00 later I am up and running. Thanks for all your help.