I realize this has been discussed a million times, but I'm wondering if anyone has a similar issue and has successfully resolved a mysterious overheating issue. 98 2.3 CL, manual transmission, overheats in heavy stop-go traffic. I have taken it to my mechanic twice. The first time he couldn't replicate the issue, but replaced the thermostat. It happened again a week later, he said he'd check it out for free so I dropped it off the next morning. He drove it around, let it idle, drove it around, let it idle, everything works as they should - fans come on, car didn't overheat, water pump is good, fan motors good. I picked it up at lunch and then after work it overheated AGAIN. I called him up when I got home, suggested turning on the heater when it happens, pull over if I have to, he'll look at it again tomorrow, drive straight to his garage after my commute. What could he be missing?
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