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#52 of 56 windstar 2000 imrc by windstarr2 Apr 21, 2009 (10:56 am)
I have a windstar 2000 3.8l engine and i am trying to replace the plastic ends for the rods for me intergrated manafold run control switch. i need to download an exploded view of this imrc switch from the web or etc. at no cost. help! help!
#53 of 56 1995 windstar by gemini75 Apr 25, 2009 (11:42 am)
well i just found out that i have been putting the wrong spark plugs in the damn thing they take either double platinum or ridium the 2 most expensive plugs and even though you take care of the van the engine and tranny will go out even if you replace it with a new one, the ford dealer told me yesterday that i need to get a new vehicle i told him i wanted to replace both engine and tranny, he said i would not even take your money een if you told me to, the engine sound raggedy and my oil light comes on they said it is the pump or the barrings but reading all te other post it is best that you go and trade your an to get something else, cause thats what im going to do dont spend any more money cause the car is messed up and it wont make a difference even if another mechanic can fix the problem it wont change anything, so please get another vehicle.
#54 of 56 Re: Vehicle Overheating, gasket burnt on the day of purchase & first Driving. [okaybabs] by gemini75 Apr 25, 2009 (11:51 am)
Replying to: okaybabs (Feb 21, 2008 10:58 pm) try shucks or auto zone but mine does that to
#55 of 56 all windstars problems by gemini75 Apr 25, 2009 (12:01 pm)
if your putting all that money into them i suggest you just something different not a windstar, they are good vans to start out with but they go way down hill afterwards thats what the ford dealer repair man told me they have taurus engines in them so they if you have a taurus with the same problem you know what to do already dont waste your money get something new, cars are not an investment get your money worth out of a vehicle not put all your money into it, dont trust mechanics who say they can fix it and it will be fine cause it wont.
#56 of 56 Re: Vehicle Overheating, gasket burnt on the day of purchase & first Driving. [okaybabs] by wlee1 Jun 30, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: okaybabs (Feb 21, 2008 10:58 pm) This 1995 Windstar GL, has some serious issues, the problem you had discrible, indicates a blown head gasket, I had mind replaced 3 times...first 2 was repaired free, third costed me $2600 US dollars, it is very expensive repair.   you can check a few things to see if this might be the problem.. you mentioned gasket burned, head gasket??   * did you notice exhaust bellowing white smoke before it stop running? * check the radiator, to see if you have any oil in the coolant? * any water or coolant in the exhaust system?   All indicates a blown head gasket, due to incompatible and chemical reaction of different metals of the gasket and engine.

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