Bought my first LS
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sid
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It's a gen2
sid
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My over heating problem is finally fixed for good!!!! I sold the car!
Just kidding. I replaced the thermostat and housing with oem stuff, and I replaced the dorman degas bottle with a ford bottle and cap. Bled the system and it runs perfect! Before at idle the temp would climb to 239* and driving it would range from 214-225*. Now at idle it stays 202* and driving it's between 194-204*.
All the parts I replaced were new, just they were all aftermarket parts. Just goes to show OEM makes a difference!
Just kidding. I replaced the thermostat and housing with oem stuff, and I replaced the dorman degas bottle with a ford bottle and cap. Bled the system and it runs perfect! Before at idle the temp would climb to 239* and driving it would range from 214-225*. Now at idle it stays 202* and driving it's between 194-204*.
All the parts I replaced were new, just they were all aftermarket parts. Just goes to show OEM makes a difference!
Hey Sid I just saw your PM and replied a little bit ago. Ill have to check my degas, because my new one is Dorman, and I am still running warm, and I have a '06 also as you know. coolant pipes to the heads/block have been replaced with OEM parts, as has the thermostat/housing. I checked all hoses,they look fine.
Dorman bottle is your problem. IMHO....
sid
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That and if you have a aftermarket thermostat/housing, replace it with a factory unit. The aftermarkets are smaller than the factory thermostat.
Thanks. I will be doing that. Car hasn't been going into reduced power mode, but it is hovering between 218-226 under highway driving, and will spike to 230+ once I hit stop and go traffic. Anytime it goes above 230, I crank the heater to bring it down.
sid
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Exactly what mine was doing before I changed the degas bottle and thermostat.
Crod
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I have a 2005 Lincoln LS Sse v8 and I was just wondering were is the coolant sensor located my car doesn't overheat but the fan doesn't turn off once it reaches a certain temperature I already blead the system more than once coolant is at level and now I just want to change sensor