1989 Ford LTD HOT AND COLD?

1989 FORD LTD
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PIZZAMAN
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i have a cooling problem,i fill header tank with water, start car and drive for about 20 mile then the dash light for the header tank comes on,, at the same time my temp gauge goes from hot to cold intermitently,, under acceleration,, i can not find any leaks from hoses or head,, i seam to be filling it once a week,,,, any ideas,,, thank you for your help
May 5, 2008 at 11:00 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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hi there,

The first thing to do is get the cooling system pressure tested, this will show up any external leaks.
do this first.

mark (mhpautos)
May 6, 2008 at 12:55 AM
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