1996 Ford Ranger no heat

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JOCKSWEATS
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Heater problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 221500 miles

i just chasnged my water pump and thermotat housing along with bottom extension from water pump to lower radiator hose .When i filled the radiator while the engine was running closed radiator cover /fill jar was empty /then i stooped running the engine after slight increase in temp .Now my temp reading is very low and fluctuating along with no heat from heater.Any suggestion on how to correct the prblem i also replaced thermostat .Did i create an air pocket without realizing it
May 16, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try bleeding the cooling system and see what happens-also check if the heater core is clogged-up
May 16, 2009 at 9:55 AM
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