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4-Cylinder Tech
03-29-2012, 08:07 AM
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Coolant Temp Alert
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donniec2000
One thing you could do, you could take an...
One thing you could do, you could take an infrared temp gauge and check the temperature of the thermostat housing. Not sure if yours is plastic our aluminum, but it should give you an idea of the...
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4-Cylinder Tech
03-22-2012, 06:55 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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donniec2000
Well I finally figured the issue out. Nothing...
Well I finally figured the issue out. Nothing like I would have guessed. I got under truck the other day and noticed the lower radiator hose had a kink in it when the motor was running. Appeared...
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4-Cylinder Tech
03-17-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replacing Spark Plugs on a 2.5L
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donniec2000
Re: Replacing Spark Plugs on a 2.5L
I don't understand how everyone has problems with Bosche double platinum plugs. I've had my Bosche plugs in farther than I wanted, but haven't had the time to replace. Got around 80k miles on then...
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-28-2012, 04:49 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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donniec2000
Re: Coolant System Problem
Chef,
I did let the water cycle through and refill as needed. Before doing all of this work, I've never had any problem with losing coolant. Heater core is fine - I get great heat as long as the...
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-28-2012, 02:03 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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donniec2000
Re: Coolant System Problem
Well, sorry it took so long for a reply, but a Tenn winter is all but predictable. All my off days have been rainy and cold so just now got back to working on the ranger. Today, I flushed the...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-09-2012, 12:45 PM
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Coolant problems? Head gasket?
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donniec2000
Signs of a blown head gasket: oil in coolant,...
Signs of a blown head gasket: oil in coolant, milky looking oil from coolant getting into oil, Frothy looking whitish mixture on oil cap, plugs would have signs of burnt antifreeze, losing coolant...
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-08-2012, 04:51 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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8,963
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donniec2000
Re: Coolant System Problem
Thanks again for the reply.
I got some more air bubbles out of the system today, but it didn't help anything. I parked it again as I wasn't sure if it was fine to drive on or not. I'm going to...
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-08-2012, 01:44 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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8,963
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donniec2000
So one more question. If my temp gauge never...
So one more question. If my temp gauge never gets above operating temp, is this accurate.and safe to drive on?
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-08-2012, 11:56 AM
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Coolant System Problem
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8,963
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donniec2000
Re: Coolant System Problem
Well, just an update.
Started truck up today with HVAC unit off. Motor heated up to almost normal operating temperature. It didn't quite get 100% to where it used to. I let it sit like that...
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-07-2012, 09:39 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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donniec2000
Re: Coolant System Problem
Thanks for the reply.
I actually found that post earlier today and was looking over the charts. After looking it over and not finding anything relating, I decided to post here. Your charts don't...
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4-Cylinder Tech
02-07-2012, 08:38 PM
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Coolant System Problem
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8,963
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donniec2000
Coolant System Problem
Hello.
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with a 2.5L 4 cyl motor. I've just recently replaced the water pump. After replacing, I added new antifreeze / water mixture and proceeded to let the truck...
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