cooling problems

Super_Stang · 08-19-2001, 08:54 PM

After driving for about 50 min on the highway to a near-by town ( runnin around 185 on the highway ) i went to the backroads to just ride around when WOAH! 210 degrees! i was like crap so i pulled over and let her cool down. so while i was doin this i lifted the hood and checked that little reservior on the radiator and BONE DRY! so i filled it up to the line and i decided to go on ( i actually had a car show to get to ). Well it ran about 185-190 the rest of the day and then on the highway about 185. So i dunno what the deal was. i am thinking about getting a new water pump, anyone got any ideas on a brand?

RobertD · 08-19-2001, 09:44 PM

I'd actually stick with the motorcraft water pump. I tend to stay with Ford replacement parts.

As for the cooling problem, I'd keep an eye on it. To me it sounds like a pinhole leak. Your leaking when the system is pressurized. Check all the hoses for white/green residue. Should be kinda like hard water stains.

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Robert
91GT; 88 ASC McLaren #709

Patrick Boetticher · 08-20-2001, 12:10 AM

id stick W/ the ford too... i got one in mine and i have no big probles w/ my setup...

08-19-2001, 08:54 PM	#1
Super_Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Refugio Posts: 67	cooling problems After driving for about 50 min on the highway to a near-by town ( runnin around 185 on the highway ) i went to the backroads to just ride around when WOAH! 210 degrees! i was like crap so i pulled over and let her cool down. so while i was doin this i lifted the hood and checked that little reservior on the radiator and BONE DRY! so i filled it up to the line and i decided to go on ( i actually had a car show to get to ). Well it ran about 185-190 the rest of the day and then on the highway about 185. So i dunno what the deal was. i am thinking about getting a new water pump, anyone got any ideas on a brand?

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08-19-2001, 09:44 PM	#2
RobertD Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: El Paso, Texas, USA Posts: 170	I'd actually stick with the motorcraft water pump. I tend to stay with Ford replacement parts. As for the cooling problem, I'd keep an eye on it. To me it sounds like a pinhole leak. Your leaking when the system is pressurized. Check all the hoses for white/green residue. Should be kinda like hard water stains. ------------------ Robert 91GT; 88 ASC McLaren #709

08-20-2001, 12:10 AM	#3
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	id stick W/ the ford too... i got one in mine and i have no big probles w/ my setup...