Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
maybe your timing is off causing the car to run hot
This is what I would check, If he has done a leak-down along with a pressure test on the coolant then it could be lean because of timing..
Not very common but in this case unless it has a Hairline crack in the coolant passage or Block, also a Warped block or head would cause this But unless you have done ether leak down or coolant test you will never know.. Just my