RE: engine overheating?!
Overheating only while the car is sitting still almost has to be the fan not working. Usually it is either the thermo switch or the fan motor causing the fan not to run.
Location of the thermo switch depends on which model year you have. On a 1992 or later, the switch will be on the thermostat housing near the starter. Unplug the switch, jumper the two wires in the plug and turn the key on. The fan should run. If the fan runs with the switch jumped, replace the thermo switch. If not, unplug the fan and connect it with wires to a battery. If the fan still doesn't run then, the motor is bad.
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