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Water pump 1996 2.3L by tracy13
Aug 17, 2007 (7:03 am)
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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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ford ranger coolant temp gauge by rangerman1998
Dec 28, 2007 (10:38 am)
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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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temp gauge by rangerman1998
Dec 28, 2007 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 10:38 am)

is it something that i should worry about or no
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Re: temp gauge [rangerman1998] by bolivar
Dec 28, 2007 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 10:39 am)

Does the heater get warm?
 
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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Re: temp gauge [bolivar] by rangerman1998
Dec 28, 2007 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: bolivar (Dec 28, 2007 1:41 pm)

yes the heater does get warm i get really hot heat not right away but like normal so u think its the wiring or something like that. should i have it fixed is it expensive to get it fixed or not worry about it
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Re: temp gauge [rangerman1998] by 06xlt
Dec 28, 2007 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 2:06 pm)

the factory thermostat is 160 degree and shows on the gauge as cold ,,, this will allow the engine to run rich which means less mpg I ve ran into this on many ford ranger and mini vans replace the thermostat with a minimum of 180 degree and you will see better mpg and over all performance you may want to check the 02 scencers for proper operation at the same time.
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Re: temp gauge [rangerman1998] by 06xlt
Dec 28, 2007 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 2:06 pm)

the factory thermostat is 160 degree and shows on the gauge as cold ,,, this will allow the engine to run rich which means less mpg I've ran into this on many ford ranger and mini vans. replace the thermostat with a minimum of 180 degree and you will see better mpg and over all performance you may want to check the 02 sencers for proper operation at the same time.
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Re: temp gauge [06xlt] by rangerman1998
Dec 28, 2007 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: 06xlt (Dec 28, 2007 3:14 pm)

so if i switch the thermostat the gauge should go up to the middle like normal or could it be a problem with the wiring on the gauge
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Re: temp gauge [06xlt] by rangerman1998
Dec 28, 2007 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: 06xlt (Dec 28, 2007 3:16 pm)

i looked on the internet the factory setting for the thermostat is 195 does that mean my wiring is bad in the gauge or does it still only havea 160 degree thermostat
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Re: ford ranger coolant temp gauge [rangerman1998] by tostavo
Feb 11, 2008 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: rangerman1998 (Dec 28, 2007 10:38 am)

you should chek the thermostat,i had the same problem ,i repaced the thrnostat and no more problem

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