I have a '97 Continental, 4.6 V8. It overheats. I have been trying to find a schematic of the cooling system but can't find one. My immediate thought was thermostat or some clog in the system. I can't find where the thermostat is located 1, and 2, I can't purchase it at my local parts store (Autozone) not available. In my troubleshooting, I have determined that of the two hoses that are on the top of the engine on the right side, one of them is a "send" hose that draws water into the system and the other is a "return".
On the send I put my garden hose into it and the water seemed to circulate, being indicated by the water coming our of the pipe where the hose belonged; no clog. I reconnect the send hose to the car. I check the resevoir and it is full. I take off and it over heats. What are the possible reasons for the failure. Thanks
-deaconlew
On the send I put my garden hose into it and the water seemed to circulate, being indicated by the water coming our of the pipe where the hose belonged; no clog. I reconnect the send hose to the car. I check the resevoir and it is full. I take off and it over heats. What are the possible reasons for the failure. Thanks
-deaconlew