" This kind of problem is usually better and less expensively addressed at an inde mechanic shop though. " Yep, I fell for the service guy saying “he would drop the diagnostic fee” If I had the work done then. My original intent was to just pay them to tell me what is wrong & use up a couple of Saturdays fixing it.
Maybe they will be able to fix it when I take it back. I did check the fan working, before and after taking it in for repairs. I never drove it over a block or two once the temp needle crept up near the red so warped heads or valve cover would not be a problem I would think.
Thanks for the response! I hope I convinced them during the wait that I can not afford a new car. 