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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Thumbs down im cold

i have a 97 f-150 and about two weeks ago my heater started to blow not so hot air and now it only blows c-c-c-cold what does this problem sound like to you guys and how much will it cost to fix
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Hi HAYABUSA and welcome aboard

What size engine do you have?
Is the coolant full?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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it's a 4.2L i think? i have not checked my coolant level. if its low that could be the cause of my heater not working?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Yes!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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sounds to me like you ran out of coolint.....
no water no heat...
i think thats how it works...
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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No engine either.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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yes it was the coolant. I should be banned from this forum and all other forums for the crime of posting stupidness. But thanks
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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the better question now is where did it go?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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hmmmmm..... I dont know
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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you guys dont think that hurt my truck do you?
it runs perfect and only has 43000 miles. good for a 97 huh?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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UhhOhh, sounds like a timing cover leaking to me.
Check the oil for any moisture in it. It will be milky looking. Check out www.leakingfords.com .
Jimmy
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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I don't care if it's cold or not.....I'm in arizona where it's been 80 degree's. Going fishing tomorrow. TEE HEE HEE
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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Better check that leak pronto. Mine lost antifreeze into the lower intake manifold and caused a severe knock. Must have got a piston.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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how do i check the oil? do i have to drain it?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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If you pull the dipstick and it is milky looking, you have water in your oil. If the truck has been sitting for a while, loosen the drain bolt until a trickle comes out. Water is heavier than motor oil and the water will be the first to drip out.
 
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