99 Ranger Overheating Problems.
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Well I gotta agree with that! But you ain't gonna drive her far if the radiator is plumb clogged. Think about the way I framed it. The colder it is and the longer the coolant stays in the radiator the colder the return hose will be.
Of course down here in Txeas the lower hose is always too hot to touch.
Big Jim
Of course down here in Txeas the lower hose is always too hot to touch.
Big Jim
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Big Jim,
Did The Test Having The Truck On A Slant And Watching The Coolant In The Radiator. Will Warming Up The Coolant Was Splashing Out And Had To Refill Alot. When The Thermostat Opened The Bubbles Came Up Out Of The Coolant. Did Not Check The Plugs Yet But Scheduled For A Head Gasket At Local Ford Shop. Today The System Did The Same Thing Blowing Coolant Into Overflow. Dropping Truck Off Tomorrow For Service. Will Let You Know What Happens.
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Pat
Did The Test Having The Truck On A Slant And Watching The Coolant In The Radiator. Will Warming Up The Coolant Was Splashing Out And Had To Refill Alot. When The Thermostat Opened The Bubbles Came Up Out Of The Coolant. Did Not Check The Plugs Yet But Scheduled For A Head Gasket At Local Ford Shop. Today The System Did The Same Thing Blowing Coolant Into Overflow. Dropping Truck Off Tomorrow For Service. Will Let You Know What Happens.
Thanks,
Pat
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Hello,
Letting All You Ford Helpers Know What The Out Come Of My Overheating Problem Was. Ford Garage Said I Need A Head Gasket Replacement With A Shave From A Machine Shop. Also Need A New Water Pump,thermostat,spark Plugs, Antifreeze And Misc. Items. Total Cost $1,600.00 Ouch!!!!!!! But Thanks For All Of Your Input.
Thanks,
Pat
Letting All You Ford Helpers Know What The Out Come Of My Overheating Problem Was. Ford Garage Said I Need A Head Gasket Replacement With A Shave From A Machine Shop. Also Need A New Water Pump,thermostat,spark Plugs, Antifreeze And Misc. Items. Total Cost $1,600.00 Ouch!!!!!!! But Thanks For All Of Your Input.
Thanks,
Pat
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paerhardt, I can empathize with you. Just went throught the head gasket
replacement because of coolant leakage (on a 2000 4.0L). Cost me ~$1300
for both sides. But that also included a new serpentine belt, and new oil
pressure sensor, and plugs. I didn't go to the dealer though, went to a local
mechanic. I think the dealer would know your Ford better, and you gotta pay
a little extra for that.
BTW, what's the mileage on your '99?
Good luck!
replacement because of coolant leakage (on a 2000 4.0L). Cost me ~$1300
for both sides. But that also included a new serpentine belt, and new oil
pressure sensor, and plugs. I didn't go to the dealer though, went to a local
mechanic. I think the dealer would know your Ford better, and you gotta pay
a little extra for that.
BTW, what's the mileage on your '99?
Good luck!
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Devinford, start a new thread for your issue.
There are a few items that rust out in the cooling system. Freeze plugs for one
The more likely issue is the same as the one in this thread, Blown Head Gasket.
Start troubleshooting by creating a new thread, then change the coolant to straight water, have the radiator boiled out at a good radiator shop, put it back together and see how it acts.
A blown head gasket will push combustion gases into the cooling system once the engine has reached operating temperature, this extra pressure and air (gases) cause reading issue on the temperature gauges.
There are a few items that rust out in the cooling system. Freeze plugs for one
The more likely issue is the same as the one in this thread, Blown Head Gasket.
Start troubleshooting by creating a new thread, then change the coolant to straight water, have the radiator boiled out at a good radiator shop, put it back together and see how it acts.
A blown head gasket will push combustion gases into the cooling system once the engine has reached operating temperature, this extra pressure and air (gases) cause reading issue on the temperature gauges.
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