Texasbaby
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- July 27, 2015
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- City, State
- San Antonio, Texas
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 Explorer Sport
I recently had my radiator and hoses replaced now my poor trucks temp gauge goes all the way up to almost overheating and back to normal while driving. She will also go to a low idle and stall with a sluggish acceleration at times (not all the time). My heater would blow cold air and the ac was not blowing cold anymore then low and behold my truck wouldn't start. Upon evaluation it was discovered the serpentine belt was not turning. Belt was taken off and the ac compressor was the culprit. I then did some measuring, due to low funds, and discovered 71.5 was the number to bypass the ac. While waiting for assistance to put the new belt on o was able to replaced spark plugs 5&6, gapped at .054. Once my night on shining armor helped with the tension the new belt was installed. The truck started with much hesitation but she started and actually sounded a bit better but temp was still goin from hot (gauge illuminated) back to normal with hesitation (at times) while idling or at a stop. The new radiator still had to be filled upon every stop. Starting the truck was a difficult task to start the next few times, she sounds like she wanted to buy just wouldn't. After multiple try's and several gas peddle pumps she would catch. I would have to give lots of gas to get her to catch. Today she started this morning and I was able to drive a short distance to the corner store and back, she sat for a few hours and when I went to start her again it was a no go. There truck turns over and sounds like she almost wants to start at times but won't. Please help this newly educated Texas girl to diagnose!!! Thank you!!!