ok, put a new thermostat in and i think that was it, no leaks as of yet and i've driven it twice so far with the temp staying fine and heat working well so i know theres suffecient coolant flow, i'll be sure to continue the post if its not fixed but i'm being optimistic this time
, thanks for your guy's help
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88 Notchback 5.0, 3.73's, Explorer intake, pulleys, Crane 1.7's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air kit, motorsport wires, MSD coil, upper and lower control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best time- 13.99@99.75, not yet tested times after rocker and intake install