mg655321
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- Danbury CT
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 94 XLT 4.0
I've got a stock 94 XLT with 4.0. Ever since I got it, it pings when under strain, figured it is a sensor/computer problem or at worst a stretched timing chain.
Now ever since spring, I noticed the thing runs a little hot. It's not acting like a thermostat- the heat builds up on the highway especially going up hills, lots more pinging. OK, I ****** the cooling system and refill. It's OK for a week or so.
Today, on the highway about 10 minutes after I put the AC on, the temp gauge goes up, way up. I stop, boiling over. After 4 hours and about 10 gallons of water begged at gas stations, I make it home. A little bit of leaves and crap in the front of the cooling hardware, I clean it out, not much help. Fan clutch looks OK.
So you know what that means. A half mile walk to the store and $200 later, I'm the proud owner of a brand new plastic and aluminum radiator. I replace it, surprisingly easy job, did it at night in the rain. I fill it up and take it for a ride. 10 minutes later, wham, temperature is up again. Looks like I didn't refill it sufficiently, so I let it cool a little and fill it again. (After all this, I'm still not blowing steam out my tailpipe, amazing engine.)
So far, so good. I ****** the cooling system again to make sure there is no crap left in there from the old radiator. It doesn't look like it's overheating again, but this was a cool rainy night. I'm a little shaky about taking it out on a long trip or towing anything.
Anybody else have any overheating experience? Specifically, is there some weird quirk, computer or otherwise with this engine that can cause a chronic overheating problem like this? Any help greatly appreciated thanks.
Now ever since spring, I noticed the thing runs a little hot. It's not acting like a thermostat- the heat builds up on the highway especially going up hills, lots more pinging. OK, I ****** the cooling system and refill. It's OK for a week or so.
Today, on the highway about 10 minutes after I put the AC on, the temp gauge goes up, way up. I stop, boiling over. After 4 hours and about 10 gallons of water begged at gas stations, I make it home. A little bit of leaves and crap in the front of the cooling hardware, I clean it out, not much help. Fan clutch looks OK.
So you know what that means. A half mile walk to the store and $200 later, I'm the proud owner of a brand new plastic and aluminum radiator. I replace it, surprisingly easy job, did it at night in the rain. I fill it up and take it for a ride. 10 minutes later, wham, temperature is up again. Looks like I didn't refill it sufficiently, so I let it cool a little and fill it again. (After all this, I'm still not blowing steam out my tailpipe, amazing engine.)
So far, so good. I ****** the cooling system again to make sure there is no crap left in there from the old radiator. It doesn't look like it's overheating again, but this was a cool rainy night. I'm a little shaky about taking it out on a long trip or towing anything.
Anybody else have any overheating experience? Specifically, is there some weird quirk, computer or otherwise with this engine that can cause a chronic overheating problem like this? Any help greatly appreciated thanks.
Thanks for bthe info, I'll give it to my Dealer?
