Originally Posted by
JoePoonani
When was the last time the thermostat was changed? I had the same exact symptoms as you have and when I replaced the thermostat it cured them. If you haven't replaced it since you've had the car and you don't know when it was last replaced, then I would just replace that first. A thermostat is like 18 bucks and it's a breeze to install versus buying a water pump and getting it installed for 300. Try the small things first.
my water pump and timing belt need to be done regardless.
personally, between that, and the alternator that needs to be replace, I think I'm just gonna say the hell with this motor, beat the fuck out of it, and start saving for an f22 or f23 + auto swap.