vandy96
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- July 21, 2001
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- City, State
- Mclean, VA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1999 Eddie Bauer 4WD
I have a 99 Eddie Bauer SOHC, around 135K miles. I recently completed a massive repair job after the dealer told me they wanted $1,100 to replace my thermostat housing. Original diagnostic came after the truck dying on me 2x and had to have it towed.
I just finished replacing the thermostat housing (with new thermostat and dual sensors), new water pump, upper and lower radiator hoses, new fan and fan clutch, new spark plugs & wires, new alternator. Loaded it up with fresh 50/50 antifreeze; thoroughly cleaned the throttle body.
Started it for the first time and temp gauge almost immediately went to mid-range and then continued to climb. Did some more research and learned that I may have an air bubble at the sensors. So, burped the coolant system by elevating the front end and using a Lisle 24680 Spill-Free Funnel. Ran the truck for about 15 minutes and got 2 pretty sizable bubbles up through the funnel.
Thought I had it solved as the temp gauge stabilized at mid-range and did not climb. Drove it around the block and the temp gauge continued to climb. Never hit the red zone, but got close. Parked it in the driveway where it sits until I can figure this out.
Looking for any suggestions as what I may have missed!
I just finished replacing the thermostat housing (with new thermostat and dual sensors), new water pump, upper and lower radiator hoses, new fan and fan clutch, new spark plugs & wires, new alternator. Loaded it up with fresh 50/50 antifreeze; thoroughly cleaned the throttle body.
Started it for the first time and temp gauge almost immediately went to mid-range and then continued to climb. Did some more research and learned that I may have an air bubble at the sensors. So, burped the coolant system by elevating the front end and using a Lisle 24680 Spill-Free Funnel. Ran the truck for about 15 minutes and got 2 pretty sizable bubbles up through the funnel.
Thought I had it solved as the temp gauge stabilized at mid-range and did not climb. Drove it around the block and the temp gauge continued to climb. Never hit the red zone, but got close. Parked it in the driveway where it sits until I can figure this out.
Looking for any suggestions as what I may have missed!