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overheating

  1. biddle

    Survey 2002-2005 Coolant Temperature gauge readings via OBDII

    If you have an OBDII reader and an app like Torque (Andoid Download) (Apple Download), post your coolant temperature after the engine is running a while. Also note, the ambient temperature and model year of your car. Below is a short video that shows you how to make a screen with the Ambient and...
  2. zeroroadkill

    1955 overheating in traffic summertime

    Do you have a problem with overheating in traffic or with extended idle on a 85° or hotter day?? I’ve improved the cooling a lot with a new improved radiator, large opening thermostat, 6 blade fan, new hoses, high output water pump, new shroud seal, fan in proper position, new fan belt, new...
  3. biddle

    2002 2003 2004 2005 Ford Thunderbird Thermostat Housing Water Pumps

    If you are having trouble with your cooling system on your 2002, 2003, 2004 or 2005 Ford Thunderbird here are some useful parts used in the repairs. Note, a 2002 Thunderbird has a different thermostat housing than 2003-2004-2005. The water pump & thermostat are the same. You can upgrade the...
  4. W

    69’ 429 Thunder Jet keeps overheating

    What’s going on everyone? Having overheating issues with my Bird. It does great on the flats and even in town, but when I hit a hill doing 60MPH or more, the temp gauge starts climbing. New pump & new radiator core this year and I’ve even pulled the thermostat. Any suggestions? Thanks
  5. Transporter

    2002 Overheating with temp gauge at 9 o’clock

    Strange overheating problem. T-bird drives fine then about 10 minutes after reaching operating Temperature with the temperature gauge at the 9 o’clock position, steam starts coming out from under the hood. The steam leak is near the front engine cowl and radiator. 6 months ago system was...
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