2003 Eclipse overheating

[atilla_the_fun]

I actually had a '97 eagle talon before my VX. I lost it an accident in february. I loved that car...but you always love your first right?

If the shop has done all these repairs, don't you think they would have done a pressure test that could determine if there is a blockage? Is this the 2.4L 4 cylinder or the V6/GT? You could always use Red Line's Water Wetter fluid mix. It increases the heat capacity of the water.

[tom4bren]

I never had the issue with burping the system on my '93.

I tried it again tonight - still no luck.

The mech said that he pressure tested the radiator & it was fine.

The top hose gets hot but the lower hose doesn't so it definitely sounds like a blockage ... but what/where?

I'll keep playing wit it & let you know.

BTW, it's a fun car to drive & makes a great DD when you put 100 miles/day on it. I miss my '93 though - it was a stick.

[Mile High VX]

Did you test the thermostat before you put it in? I've had a few over the years that were bad right outta da box!

Just a thought...