need some help with cooling issues

dylan020 · 06-16-2005, 09:14 AM

ok on my trip home to florida last night my car started running pretty hot. I checked to see if the fan was still cutting on and that checked out but it wont turn on until the gauge hits around the a-l part in "normal". Anybody got any ideas of what it could be? Im hoping its something small like the thermostat but yall know a lot more than I. Thanks guys

Craig K. · 06-16-2005, 09:46 AM

how old is your radiator?

Italian LX · 06-16-2005, 09:48 AM

I would check/replace the sending units for the ECT (engine coolant temperature).

06-16-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

I would check/replace the sending units for the ECT (engine coolant temperature).

i concur

dylan020 · 06-16-2005, 11:06 AM

radiator is stock

brian, where/how do i do that??

Wicked · 06-16-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dylan020

radiator is stock

brian, where/how do i do that??

Coolant temp sensor is in the lower intake of a 5.0, it only controls the gage. Its only about 5 bucks and does not require draining the coolant. Basically, it may just be the gage thats going bad and you may not actually be running hot.

If that doesn't fix it, the engine temp switch should be in the block. It actually controls the fan.

Yours is a 5.0 right? 94/95?

Disney Lincoln · 06-16-2005, 09:42 PM

Did you check the coolant level? The ECT seonsor wont work very well unless you get water up to it.

mustang1549 · 06-16-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked

Yours is a 5.0 right? 94/95?

yes

dylan020 · 06-17-2005, 07:32 AM

yah coolant level is fine

Wicked · 06-17-2005, 07:55 AM

Try changing the sending unit first. It may only be the gage. Do you have any other indication that the car is running hot?

06-16-2005, 09:14 AM	#1
dylan020 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Movin to the Gump Posts: 629	need some help with cooling issues ok on my trip home to florida last night my car started running pretty hot. I checked to see if the fan was still cutting on and that checked out but it wont turn on until the gauge hits around the a-l part in "normal". Anybody got any ideas of what it could be? Im hoping its something small like the thermostat but yall know a lot more than I. Thanks guys

06-16-2005, 09:46 AM	#2
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: need some help with cooling issues how old is your radiator? __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-16-2005, 09:48 AM	#3
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Re: need some help with cooling issues I would check/replace the sending units for the ECT (engine coolant temperature). __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

06-16-2005, 11:06 AM	#5
dylan020 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Movin to the Gump Posts: 629	Re: need some help with cooling issues radiator is stock brian, where/how do i do that??

06-16-2005, 09:42 PM	#7
Disney Lincoln Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 290	Re: need some help with cooling issues Did you check the coolant level? The ECT seonsor wont work very well unless you get water up to it.

06-17-2005, 07:32 AM	#9
dylan020 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Movin to the Gump Posts: 629	Re: need some help with cooling issues yah coolant level is fine

06-17-2005, 07:55 AM	#10
Wicked Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 1,371	Re: need some help with cooling issues Try changing the sending unit first. It may only be the gage. Do you have any other indication that the car is running hot? __________________ 2001 Cobra 'Vert Procharged and Intercooled 455rwhp/441rwtq Work Car: 2005 Honda Odyssey 400 whp Turbo V6, 6-speed, full cage, H&R Suspension, Brembo Brakes