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Engine trouble

Tiny
ALEYVA1977
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
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  • 185,666 MILES
The car still starts and drives but the issue is the water is returning to the reservoir. I replaced the thermostat like the mechanic said.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 AT 11:51 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

The thermostat is not the issue.

You either have a failed head gasket or a bad water pump not circulating coolant in the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump

Is the car overheating?

Roy
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 AT 12:03 PM
Tiny
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I would say no. Gets hot but no overheating. Got a code P0118, Engine coolant temperature sensor circuits high.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 AT 8:15 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I attached the possible issues for the 118 but it has nothing to do with the coolant backing up. It is warning you the engine is hot only.

Roy
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Thursday, October 24th, 2019 AT 2:39 AM

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