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what are the common things that go wrong when these engines are run hot???
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thermostat stuck close or low coolant.. start there.
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i mean i bought the car and i know it was run hot and now it hesatates and stuff and i wanna know all the things that can happen when someone runs the engine hot.
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warped or cracked heads...
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melted pistons
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