sebring 2.7 overheats

[pete 65]

hi
i have a 2002 sebring conv. overheats waterpump is working t-stat,checks out as good,radiator has flow.wont over heat at idle
thanks pete

[Supersnc]

Have you checked your engine cooling fans? If the fan isn't mmoving enough air, obviously the engine will not cool

[pete 65]

Yes fans work, cap is new, water pump has 10,000 miles on it. It is moving fluid. New thermostat. Radiator has flow.
Does anyone know the flow of the coolant ? Has to come out of the bottom hose in to the radiator , because of the location of the thermostat , right ?
Thanks Pete

[jamesslcx]

Usually when one overheats while driving and everything else checks out it possibly may not have enough airflow coming in so, Have you checked for obstructions in front of the radiator or a missing air dam? Also you said you have flow but is the flow of coolant unrestricted as in no coolant blockages anywhere in the system?

[pete 65]

No restrIctions I have not flushed the system yet
At wits end
Pete

[jamesslcx]

Pete, how does it run? CEL on? I would probably try a coolant flush, also a timing problem can cause overheating. Good luck and I always thought those cars were sharp.