Running Hot Problem
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Running Hot Problem
I have a 96 3.0 Aerostar and recently have had the Temp Gauge Needle pointing between the A L on N O R M A L
Ive replaced:
Waterpump
Clutch Fan
Thermostate
Coolant
and i get the same results everytime.... Actually it started on the L on N O R M A L and since changeing all this it now stays in between the A L
So basically im prob stuck with checking for blown Head gasket and Bad Radiator???
Thanks in Advance =)
Ive replaced:
Waterpump
Clutch Fan
Thermostate
Coolant
and i get the same results everytime.... Actually it started on the L on N O R M A L and since changeing all this it now stays in between the A L
So basically im prob stuck with checking for blown Head gasket and Bad Radiator???
Thanks in Advance =)
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one other thing is if the catalitic converter gets pluged it will make you run hot
but you also have loss in engine power. i had this happen to me but i did not miss the loss in engine power because it happened very slowly over time but after changing converter what a difference. other than that i agree radiator or head gasket. if ya dont loose coolant its prolly the radiator pluged
but you also have loss in engine power. i had this happen to me but i did not miss the loss in engine power because it happened very slowly over time but after changing converter what a difference. other than that i agree radiator or head gasket. if ya dont loose coolant its prolly the radiator pluged
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Hi Sarenity and welcome to the forum 
I think I would try installing (at least temporarily) a mechanic temperature gauge and see how hot it's really getting.
It could be something as simple as the temperature gauge sending unit not working right.
I think I would try installing (at least temporarily) a mechanic temperature gauge and see how hot it's really getting.
It could be something as simple as the temperature gauge sending unit not working right.
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sounds like my experience with my '94 3.0 Aerostar
While it was good to replace all that stuff, it's likely the radiator.
I went through the same stuff when mine was doing the same thing, it was the radiator.
If it's the aluminum unit with the plastic tanks you should be able to get a new one for around $140 - that's what it was here in NW Wa state.
No temp problems since R&R the radiator for me.
I went through the same stuff when mine was doing the same thing, it was the radiator.
If it's the aluminum unit with the plastic tanks you should be able to get a new one for around $140 - that's what it was here in NW Wa state.
No temp problems since R&R the radiator for me.
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