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18 messages, Last post on Oct 11, 2009 at 4:46 AM
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Hey there. I have a 2002 Ranger xlt 2.3 5speed and in the spring i ended up replacing the thermostat, housing and hoses. The truck has run like a champ. The past couple of weeks I have the issue with the temp guaging rising until it nearly hits the overheating mark but before it does, it mysteriously drops down rapidly to the normal level and this process keeps repeating itself every time i drive it.
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Replying to: traci1962 (Aug 16, 2007 9:03 pm) Why oh why does everyone on the Ranger area have to start a new thread for their problem???
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Replying to: bolivar (Aug 16, 2007 11:33 pm) 
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Replying to: bolivar (Aug 16, 2007 11:33 pm) kcram - Pickups Host |
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| I find that unlike the repair manuals say the heater hose and lower radiator hose attach to a approx 8" pipe that inserts into the pump body. This pipe runs behind the belt tensioner and through the generator bracket. There is a brace welded to this pipe that bolts to the generator bracket. To remove the pump this pipe must be pulled out of the pump body from underneath the truck OR the generator and everthing assoc with the genrator bracket and belt tensioner must be removed so the pump with the pipe still attached can be removed. The question is "What holds the pipe in the pump body?" Is it just permatex or is it pressed on? HELP before I break something. Thanks | |
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hey guys i have a 1998 ford ranger with 138,000 miles on it and my coolant temp gauge wont go above the cold even after driving for 2 hrs any suggestions would work
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 9:38 am) 
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 9:39 am) If so, it's probably just the gauge or it's wiring. If no heat from the heater, the themostat is probably stuck open. A new one should fix this. For the best milage, and best 'wear' on the motor, the correct, functioning themostat should be in the truck. The motor need to warm up to the expected temperature for the oil to do it's best work, and the best milage. Don't continue to run a vehicle with no themostat or one stuck open. It's not fatal, but does no good to the truck. |
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Replying to: bolivar (Dec 28, 2007 12:41 pm) |
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 1:06 pm)
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