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2001 Ford Ranger Edge Reg Cab 3.0L

2001 Ford Ranger
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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6' Styleside
17 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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December 13, 2012, 4:24 pm

Phil L
 

Question: blown head gasket are not

i am having an issue with water over flowing into my radiator reservior and dissapering from the radiator and my vehicle some times running hot. i have replaced following parts
radiator itself, thermostat, fan clutch, the fan, water pump, belt, idol pulley, heater core, new radiator cap, my only other option that it could be would be a blown head gasket correct me if i am wrong?


December 18, 2012, 6:44 pm

Richard W
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The blown head gasket is your last thing. I would have it checked by a shop.


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