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1997 Ford Escort rough idle over heating

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 155,000 MILES
Car idles rough when started, as you dive it down the road the temp starts to go up and when you stop at a light the temp gos down. It also has a loss of power on take off.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 AT 10:15 AM

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Tiny
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Have it chemical tested for a blown head gasket. Sounds like it is gone. Does the fan cycle ok? Usually head gaskets will overheat when driven, but can remain cool when the engine isnt under load
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 AT 9:07 AM
Tiny
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Yes the fan does cycle ok
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Monday, May 4th, 2009 AT 7:47 PM
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Have it chemical tested to be sure it isnt a blown head gasket
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Monday, May 4th, 2009 AT 8:20 PM

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