Over heating

1997 Peugeot 406 1.8 SE manual
Car: Peugeot 406
Year: 1997
Variant: 1.8 SE manual
Categories: Leaks & Noises
I recently had the top gasket replaced because the former one fried up due over heating. The car still overheats though the fan works perfectly and I had the radiator changed. This morning on my way to work, the STOP light came on and the car stopped accelerating. I checked and the temperature was High. I don't know what to do next.
Thank You.
Problem added: May 19, 2017 (6 years ago)
Divine Sheyin

Points: 2
A block test would be my next stop,
It's a reactive liquid in the tester and goes into the expansion tank.
The liquid is blue but changes colour in reaction to ANY combustion gas in the coolant.
Your description of "FRIED" top gasket which I'm assuming you mean the head gasket makes me wonder if the head was machined skimmed flat when the head was off?
Which is what I would have done to any engine that was fried!!
Answered May 19, 2017 (6 years ago)
1/4drive

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Additional.
Which engine?
The 8 valve engine is a wet liner system so there's a possibility of cylinder base seal failure.
Answered May 19, 2017 (6 years ago)
1/4drive

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Was the head pressure tested prior to replacing gasket ?
Answered May 19, 2017 (6 years ago)
whittingehame

Points: 37,675
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