VelociRanger
I’ll probably do it tomorrow
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As the title says the engine never reaches operating temp. Even if I let it idle for 30 minutes the needle never reaches the middle, maybe 1/4. I can also let it “warm†up, and when I drive it and I have to get into the gas a little bit I can watch the needle dip back down to cold. It used to not be a problem until recently when I started getting a CIL for P0128 I believe it is. My initial thought was the the thermostat was stuck open, most likely cause it seems. But, when I went to replace the thermostat one of the 3 bolts holding it on snapped. After I snapped it I figured I shouldn't take it out until I find replacement bolts. HOWEVER, nobody makes 2.3 Duratec replacement thermostat housing bolts. They're all for the 4.0. I also just read the the fan clutch could be stuck to always on. Is there a way to check the fan clutch, and also if anyone can find/has replacement thermostat bolts for a 2.3 let me know. Or if the 4.0 ones are the same. Last edited on Tue May 18th, 2021 03:03 pm by VelociRanger
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1983 Ranger, reluctantly taking apart. Donor/project vehicle.
1997 Ranger Ex Cab Manual 4.0 2wd, dead on arrival. Hopefully reviving for a daily driver.
1984 Ranger, currently in ≈861 pieces. She’s donating what’s salvageable.
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