Element1232
New LVC Member
Hey guys, I have been a lurker here for a while but just decided to sign up to ask for advice, unfortunately. Id like to take a second to say what am awesome community this is! I have loved reading all about the cars i love here. I have a 2000 Lincoln LS, about 108xxx on the odo. For about 6 months the car has been mostly parked. I have had it at the mechanic for most of this time. He has been pulling his hair out trying to figure out an overheating issue. Its been a rough ride, but I am hoping someone here has experienced something similar.
So, the problem:
Car overheats after cold start. Temp gauge will steadily climb and get over half before I exit my neighborhood. I can stop it from overheating if i: Allow the car to warm up, about halfway on the temp gauge or a little more. Turn on the heat, give the car gas, I will initially feel no heat, then a burst of hot air, the temp gauge immedietly drops to halfway on the gauge, and after that I can run A/C, heat, or no air at all - the car doesnt overheat again until the next cold start.
It is extremely odd, but it has been getting worse and sometimes requires more acceleration to feel the radiator fluid "break-free" so to speak and begin flowing.
Also, if I shut the car off when the temp is climbing, it will cool in less than 5 minutes.
We have replaced:
Thermostat (twice)
Hydraulic Fan Actuator
Flushed system (twice)
100k mile tune up (water pump, timing chain, etc)
I really need some direction on what part to look at and possibly replace next, or as I have read on here, the electronic fan conversion. But with the possible clog I'm not sure I am looking in the right spot. Does anyone have any ideas they can share? Thanks all!
So, the problem:
Car overheats after cold start. Temp gauge will steadily climb and get over half before I exit my neighborhood. I can stop it from overheating if i: Allow the car to warm up, about halfway on the temp gauge or a little more. Turn on the heat, give the car gas, I will initially feel no heat, then a burst of hot air, the temp gauge immedietly drops to halfway on the gauge, and after that I can run A/C, heat, or no air at all - the car doesnt overheat again until the next cold start.
It is extremely odd, but it has been getting worse and sometimes requires more acceleration to feel the radiator fluid "break-free" so to speak and begin flowing.
Also, if I shut the car off when the temp is climbing, it will cool in less than 5 minutes.
We have replaced:
Thermostat (twice)
Hydraulic Fan Actuator
Flushed system (twice)
100k mile tune up (water pump, timing chain, etc)
I really need some direction on what part to look at and possibly replace next, or as I have read on here, the electronic fan conversion. But with the possible clog I'm not sure I am looking in the right spot. Does anyone have any ideas they can share? Thanks all!