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Old 09-04-2010, 03:09 PM
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Default Re: 3.0 engine and coolant problems any ideas?

Have you disconnected the battery for a while to reset the computer and see if it corrects itself? Also, what about plugs, especially the #1 plug.
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Old 09-04-2010, 04:24 PM
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Default Re: 3.0 engine and coolant problems any ideas?

Yep battery cables off to reset computer and all new plugs put in.
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Default Re: 3.0 engine and coolant problems any ideas?

Start looking for vacuum hose leaks. Usual culprit is behind the top of the engine.
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Old 09-04-2010, 07:17 PM
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Default Re: 3.0 engine and coolant problems any ideas?

Ok will try that. Would that cause the mafs to not work right?
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Old 09-04-2010, 07:46 PM
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Default Re: 3.0 engine and coolant problems any ideas?

No but disconnecting the MAF will completely change the way the engine applies fuel and air so doing that will totally mess with any existing symptoms. I doubt the MAF has anything to do with the problem. It probably didn't need to be replaced either. They don't generally go bad.
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