Need Help with over heating
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Need Help with over heating
I have a 1989 F150 with a 4" lift and 33x12.5 tires. Just this past wednsday, I noticed that the temp gauge started going up. Since then I have replaced the thermostat, fan clutch, water pump, and radiator cap. The radiator itself is less than 1 year old. I also changed the oil, replaced the fuel filter, and flushed the cooling system. I also cleaned all mud and debris from the radiator and the a/c condensor. I am at a loss for what else could be wrong. Any suggestions?
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keep an eye on your coolant level if you are losing a lot and if you smell burning coolant you might need to have your intake manifold gasket replaced. You might also notice that your oil resembles a chocolate milkshake depending on the amount of coolant leaking into the engine. This is a well known chevy engine problem but not unheard of with Ford, I had it with my 1990 broncoII as well as with my 1995 Sierra.
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Originally Posted by miked79928
I have a 1989 F150 with a 4" lift and 33x12.5 tires.
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