You need to address the oily residue from the thermal pads and probably replace the thermal pads too. The oily residue from the thermal pads + dust becomes conductive overtime.
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MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5,1 2009 Keeps Freezing
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You need to address the oily residue from the thermal pads and probably replace the thermal pads too. The oily residue from the thermal pads + dust becomes conductive overtime.
Test your Mac Pro with Mojave without OpenCore, run AHT/ASD to get a clean bill of health.