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Forum: General Tech 06-03-2013, 06:02 AM

Replies: 3 temperature gauge bouncing from midpoint to 3/4 and back Views: 781 Posted By Tonyv Yep, that's what I'm thinking. Can I do that... Yep, that's what I'm thinking. Can I do that myself, or do I need to take to a shop. I am no mechanic.

Forum: General Tech 06-03-2013, 05:08 AM

Replies: 3 temperature gauge bouncing from midpoint to 3/4 and back Views: 781 Posted By Tonyv temperature gauge bouncing from midpoint to 3/4 and back My 2000 Ranger 4.0 with 270,000 miles started overheating 3 days ago after driving 150 continuous highway miles. I immediately slowed down, turned the heat on and limped home. BTW hot air did not...

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-24-2012, 07:15 PM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Finally got around to replacing the waterpump and... Finally got around to replacing the waterpump and radiator. The radiator cracked before i got the pump replaced. Overheating problem solved. Thank you for your advice in solving this issue.

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-31-2012, 02:22 PM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Still planning on getting the water pump but... Still planning on getting the water pump but wanted to give you another piece of info : after driving a while with the heat on to keep from boiling over, I stop at a light and the temperature rises...

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-29-2012, 05:41 AM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Yes. It was adequate. Yes. It was adequate.

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-29-2012, 02:45 AM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Re: Overheating When I said fan, I meant the heat...turned the fan on high to pull heat away. Not a manual fan. I'm not losing any coolant, don't appear to have any leaks...core, thermostat housing or anywhere...

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-29-2012, 02:45 AM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Re: Overheating When I said fan, I meant the heat...turned the fan on high to pull heat away. Not a manual fan. I'm not losing any coolant, don't appear to have any leaks...core, thermostat housing or anywhere...

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-28-2012, 05:59 PM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Re: Overheating I let it idle for about 15 or 20 minutes after I put the hose to it and filled it back up; it heated up to about 45 to 50%....way over normal for this ride. I guess it couldn't hurt to replace the...

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-28-2012, 02:32 PM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv I flushed out the radiator a couple of times with... I flushed out the radiator a couple of times with a hose and washed dead bugs of the outside. Haven't replaced the hoses yet. They don't collapse while the truck is heating up. I can see the ...

Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-27-2012, 02:58 AM

Replies: 20 Overheating Views: 2,760 Posted By Tonyv Overheating I have a 28 mile drive to work. Everyday after 15 miles of driving,the temperature guage goes from ~45% to over 50%. I end up turning the heat on high to keep it from continuting up to +75%. I have...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-29-2012, 05:17 AM

Replies: 10 Trusty ole Ranger Views: 910 Posted By Tonyv Re: Trusty ole Ranger I'll get some pics up this weekend. Mine has same body and color as yours, just not 4x4.

Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-28-2012, 05:50 PM

Replies: 10 Trusty ole Ranger Views: 910 Posted By Tonyv Trusty ole Ranger Hi everyone. I'm Tony. Age 51. Work at Time Warner Cable in the phone dept. Just temporarily, I hope...trying to get back into IT. I purchased a new 2000 XLT 2WD 4.0L and have put every bit...

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