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Overheating van

Tiny
NASON
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  • 1997 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100 MILES
I have a 1997 Ford E250 van, 4.2, V6 that is overheating. What is the cause and what parts would need to be replaced? Thank you.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 4:35 PM

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Tiny
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Mistake on the mileage it should be 100,000 +
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 4:36 PM
Tiny
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What does the temp gage show in degrees F. Where applicable, if it gets too hot, it will pop the cap and the reservoir will fill up in a hurry. Does the radiator fan work? What about your thermostat? Is there circulation through the radiator?
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 5:21 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your reply. Think we got it resolved. Looks like it is the fan clutch.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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Good job.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 5:57 PM
Tiny
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JDL, I wish I had your touch buddy!

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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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I don't do much. I just talk to them till THEY figure it out. Nason figured it out, I didn't. Have a good day.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011 AT 7:58 PM

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