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Elite Explorer
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- City, State
- Seward, NE
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 Explorer Sport
Hey all you 4.0 OHV guys! I've been looking for a replacement 2nd gen with an M5OD ever since my 5R55E XLT bit the dust. I found a '97 Sport that's clean and a bargain, but it's only cheap because the water pump is shot and the owner doesn't want to replace it. He told me the last time he drove the truck, the belt came off (because the pump shaft wobbles) and he saw steam so he parked the Explorer and that's where it's been since.
This leads to my question: if the coolant got hot enough to steam out of the radiator cap (at least I assume/hope that's where it came from), is it likely the head gaskets blew? I'm glad to buy the rig if I can get it going with a new belt and water pump, but head gaskets are more than I can take on right now.
Any input is much appreciated!
This leads to my question: if the coolant got hot enough to steam out of the radiator cap (at least I assume/hope that's where it came from), is it likely the head gaskets blew? I'm glad to buy the rig if I can get it going with a new belt and water pump, but head gaskets are more than I can take on right now.
Any input is much appreciated!