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Yes thank you. I know something is causing it – explained in original post – according to Ford service center (they hooked it up to their computer) they think it a minor leak around the air intake or something like that they told me. They didn’t seem to think the repair was worth the trouble because they said it was probably a gasket and replacing the gasket was a 50/50 proposition because the new gasket could leak as well. Whatever the cause must be minor since I have run the truck like this for 10 yrs. Anyway, thanks again.
Yes thank you. I know something is causing it – explained in original post – according to Ford service center (they hooked it up to their computer) they think it a minor leak around the air intake or something like that they told me. They didn’t seem to think the repair was worth the trouble because they said it was probably a gasket and replacing the gasket was a 50/50 proposition because the new gasket could leak as well. Whatever the cause must be minor since I have run the truck like this for 10 yrs. Anyway, thanks again.
Update – thank you all for input. The car continues to operate properly with radiator fluid top off each morning b4 work. A mechanic friend took a look at the car and decided to schedule a better look at his shop after Christmas where he can use the pressure tester and do other analysis. We are still waiting for that appointment.
Update – thank you all for input. The car continues to operate properly with radiator fluid top off each morning b4 work. A mechanic friend took a look at the car and decided to schedule a better look at his shop after Christmas where he can use the pressure tester and do other analysis. We are still waiting for that appointment.
thank you – everything you suggested seems logical. i was thinking originally that the thermostat could be stuck “closed” and that would cause no heat inside car and overheating engine? since that is already replaced and is apparently working correctly, its on to the leak as you suggest. thx very much – i will push for the investigation as described and come back when I have a new development. thx again.
thank you – everything you suggested seems logical. i was thinking originally that the thermostat could be stuck “closed” and that would cause no heat inside car and overheating engine? since that is already replaced and is apparently working correctly, its on to the leak as you suggest. thx very much – i will push for the investigation as described and come back when I have a new development. thx again.
Thank you. I never used a pressure tester before – is it something expensive or can I pick one up at Walmart? My daughter has been using the car each day this week with no incidence of over heating and the heater inside the car has worked perfectly. She has been topping off the radiator before leaving for work and before coming home from work. She says the amount of liquid needed to refil is between a quart and half gallon. Here is something interesting – she says when she opened the radiator cap this morning before work, after the car had sat all night, there was a psssss sound of pressure relief from inside the radiator. The same thing happened tonight after work after the car sat all day – never had this happen on any of my vehicles – is this common or another clue about what could be wrong? Thanks again – appreciate and need the help!
Thank you. I never used a pressure tester before – is it something expensive or can I pick one up at Walmart? My daughter has been using the car each day this week with no incidence of over heating and the heater inside the car has worked perfectly. She has been topping off the radiator before leaving for work and before coming home from work. She says the amount of liquid needed to refil is between a quart and half gallon. Here is something interesting – she says when she opened the radiator cap this morning before work, after the car had sat all night, there was a psssss sound of pressure relief from inside the radiator. The same thing happened tonight after work after the car sat all day – never had this happen on any of my vehicles – is this common or another clue about what could be wrong? Thanks again – appreciate and need the help!
Here is last video segment for this part of the repair – thx again to everyone for time invested and help.
Here is last video segment for this part of the repair – thx again to everyone for time invested and help.
yes, thank you. i will replace the driver side brake line as well. i’ll try to get more miles from the brake pads and rotors and then replace both on both sides, hopefully in a few months. thx again.