Ford Freestar 2004

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD FREESTAR
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Vehicle over heating, replaced thermostat. Did radiator flush. Resovair still bubbles real high and now it heats up only going up to 2-3miles. How do I know its a air pocket and radiator place said it was removed and how do I know if it didn't already damage my heads also due to heating up or how do I know it is my radiator creating this also
Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:26 PM

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Tiny
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Still waiting for someones reply?
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:29 PM
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Check for cold spots on the radiator indicating its clogged, water pump is it doing its job pumping coolant thru the engine. Try bleeding it and what happens -If it continues get it block and pressure tested-
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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How do u know if it is partially clogged the radiator. Water pump is working fine they said to me at that car shop. Fans are unning good. How do u bleed it.
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:38 PM
Tiny
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Yes water pump is working they checked it. How do I bleed it. And can I change my own radiator is it a difficult job.
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:40 PM
Tiny
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If I have to get it pressure tested and block what does that mean is it. Cracked the block. Or my heads on it nothing is leaking where the heads are or water in my. Oil there is nothing at all
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:42 PM
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Block means -its a chemical test where they can determine if there's exhaust gases in the cooling system
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:48 PM
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So how do I bleed it for air pockets I really think it is my radiator. How do we test radiator
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 6:53 PM
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Check if it has an airbleed screw-if so open it up and remove the resevoir bottle cap, now put coolant in it untill it comes out of the airbleed screw then close the screw. Now start it up and put heater at high-let it idle till it comes up to temperature-keep an eye on the resevoir keep it fill at all times, once the upper hose gets too hot-stop you're done
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 AT 7:23 PM

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