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Replying to: dustyk (Nov 28, 2008 11:17 am)
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Replying to: broadbent1 (Nov 30, 2008 8:07 am) I am not intimately familiar with Ford F-series, especially diesels, but my first recommendation is to check the operation of the electric fans, if this vehicle is so equiped. The electric fans usually contribute to air movement under low speed conditions only, but if under load and low speed the lack of operating electric fans can cause this. A more likely suspect would be the radiator itself, either being clogged or the cooling fins losing bond with the cooling tubes. This is most often associated with overheating under load conditions. If you haven't performed periodic maintenance on the cooling system, this is a more likely candidate. From what I hear about F-series PU, the system should be flushed every 50,000 miles. If an automatic transmission, its possible the transmission could be generating too much heat for the system. If this were a GM truck, I'd say there's a 5% chance that this is a candidate, but I've never seen this on a Ford automatic. Hope this helps. Best regards, Dusty |
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Replying to: dustyk (Nov 28, 2008 11:17 am)
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Replying to: dooman75 (Dec 05, 2008 3:23 pm) Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Dec 16, 2008 5:35 pm)
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Replying to: dooman75 (Dec 17, 2008 12:48 pm) Will the coolant level drop if it just sits and idles for a long period? I guess I'd recommend starting with a pressure test. You need to rule out a bad head gasket or cracked head, rare on a 318, but it does happen. If this is an older vehicle the radiator could be clogged or starting to unbond. Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Dec 17, 2008 1:00 pm) |
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I have a 03' dodge 1500 quad cab 4x4 w/ a 360 motor. It has about 86,000 miles. I have just recently put alot of miles on it. Within the past 2 months it has been leaking coolant, and just within the past couple of weeks the transmission feels like it slips every once in while. (not often) It just started to overheat today, and by turning the heat up all the way it reduced the engine temp. back to normal. The front radiator also has been gumming up with coolant as well. Does anyone know what might be causing this, or what might need to be fixed? chad |
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hoveskeland I am from seattle, presently in alberta. when the van is cold it leaks coolant. no leaks warm. common? It is well below freezing. When parked warm over virgin snow there are no leaks. when left over night, and once very cold (-20 C) it leaks pretty steady. I am having no running issues just keep toppoing off antifreeze. I am two weeks into the trip from warmer climate. Leaks most from water pump but I can't tell if it is a hose clamp and the water is traveling. The clamps are all the tension kind as opposed to tightening with a screw. I don't know how to tighten these. Is this a common problem and...I assume if it were the water pump it would leak at the same pace or more when running warm or cold and while stopped warm or cold. I think the seal is contracting or something. Ideas? |
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Replying to: seabisquit2 (Mar 25, 2007 2:47 pm) |
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