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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Whistling heater

I have a 2001 E150 5.4l gas. At high RPMs it it sounds line the heater core has turned into a tea kettle! It could also be describe as screaming. I was told this is normal, but I question the source. Any suggestions for a fix?
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Not counting something particular about a 5.4, bleed the air out. The easiest way to bleed vans, since their heater core is sometimes above their radiator cap level, is to put the front end on jack stands to make the radiator higher and just run the engine with the cap off.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks rebocardo, that sounds easy enough, I try that tomorrow!!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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BTW: Drive the vehicle for a few minutes before you do this because the thermostat needs to open up and parked the van might not get hot enough.
 
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