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90fox5.0
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for the last week i noticed that my car has been getting a lil hot its passed half way on my temp gage i have a 1990 fox 5.0 with no mods ex. a k&n airfilter and flowmasters (when im driving its a a lil over half way on my temp gage then when i turn my lights on it goes up a lil more what do you guys think it might bee ..

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I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....
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Originally posted by 1990GT50:
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....

he looks like a new guy (look at post count) so why not tell him where to post rather than being a smart ass. To the OP, post this in tech section and good luck with your issue.
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thermostat, radiator flush should be checked first.

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quote:
Originally posted by 1990GT50:
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....

fagggg

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Hmm, its probably the SUN... Check the forcast and see when its cool than drive it,or garage it everytime sumer hits [Wink]
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quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
thermostat, radiator flush should be checked first.

+1

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what! There's another 90fox [Frown]

The temp gauge rising with the lights on is common. Every 5.0 I see does that. I heard it's because of a bad ground but I have not clue if that's right.

Posts: 5364 | From: Shooting Skeet | Registered: Oct 2002  |  :
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Originally posted by STANGBOY:
quote:
Originally posted by 1990GT50:
I dont know but maby if you posted in the correct section I would have an idea....

fagggg
Whats the point of not being a smartass??? Also, if you are too stupid to read the five forum headlines then maby you shouldn't post..... it's not rocket science

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Check to see if anything is blocking the front of your radiator.
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Originally posted by PugOwner:
Check to see if anything is blocking the front of your radiator.

Yea, if you have pets fur can do it. One time I had this issue and it was fur. My dogs were kept in the garage with the car.

Also try the other stuff mentioned.

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Or one thing everyone over looks is a radiator cap should change those every two years

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change your fan clutch
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flush your Radiator
change your termostat
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if that dosent work then your gonna have to change the water pump
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also chech for alt powersteering pump air pump can be take a shit on you
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The first thing you should do instead of throwing parts at it is hook up a pressure tester and look for leaks.

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quote:
Originally posted by Adam5.0:
The first thing you should do instead of throwing parts at it is hook up a pressure tester and look for leaks.

+1 [patriot]

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quote:
Originally posted by gercolla1:
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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
The first thing you should do instead of throwing parts at it is hook up a pressure tester and look for leaks.

+1 [patriot]
+2 there you go [Smile] Find out what the issue is first.

The simplest thing to do is check the fluid level in the radiator and check for leaks if it is low.

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ok thank you u guys im do all that you guys said i hope it works but you all our mustang guys so i belive you haha ill let you ppl know how it goes

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quote:
Originally posted by Eddie510-:
quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
thermostat, radiator flush should be checked first.

+1
+2 AND coolant temp sensor

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what about hooking a mechanical temp gauge up just for the time being to see if the cluster is accurate?

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yea theres an other 90 fox haha but i changed the collent and my fan cluch and my temp went back to normal thank you u guys for the help

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