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2003 Ford Fiesta Repair Question


Topics covered: Thermostat, Engine, Gas.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.

Asked on February 26, 2013

Ford Fiesta Thermostat Problem

I have a ford fiesta 2003 1.3 duratec its had a water problem since i had it so ive put a new water pump in no change then a new thermostat same then a new head gasket an still no change water only get hot in the top hoses until you let pressure out but still wont go around the engine ie heaters are still cold even when all pipes are hot ive even flushed it out both ways please help ???
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Replied on February 26, 2013

radiator may be clogged.

did you have the head checked for being cracked???

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 26, 2013

i flushed the rad a number of times but had the head fitted by someone else i know it needed skiming but dont know about being presure checked it dont overheat or lose water just lots of presure an water going backwards into the header tank

Tiny Answered by mikeylane7
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Replied on February 26, 2013

the rad ay be clogged. it may need to be acid flushed by a rad shop.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 26, 2013

i ll get a new one youve been a great help many thanks mike

Tiny Answered by mikeylane7
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Replied on February 26, 2013

good luck

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on March 8, 2013

ive put a new thermostat and new housing in it by past the rad just incase it was clogged but its still the same can any one help ???? please

Tiny Answered by mikeylane7
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