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Old 18-03-2006, 10:40 PM   #1
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Default kf2 tx3 heating up

Hey guys ive been having alot of trouble with my girlfriends laser heating up in traffic, is this a common thing or wot. The following has been done everything checked like the common stuff but it seems to me like the thermo fan is not big enough to bring the temp down in traffic, its becoming a joke, no mechnic can fix it, if its the fan wouldent of ford recalled it this being the case, thanx guys

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Old 18-03-2006, 10:45 PM   #2
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Has the water pump being changed lately, because it could be the wrong one and flowing the water too fast and not letting it cool long enough in the radiator..???
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Old 18-03-2006, 11:29 PM   #3
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double check things like thermistat, radiator cap, make sure the coolant has the correct level of concentration, make sure the radiator isnt blocked, and of course pressure test the system for leaks
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Old 20-03-2006, 01:19 AM   #4
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There are no common radiator problems with KF's. Perhaps get yours flushed, use GOOD coolant (ie tectaloy 90) and as above check your water pump.
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Old 20-03-2006, 08:21 AM   #5
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Default re check the thermo fan

being electrical who knows
might not be staying on long eneough
seems very strange
just how much is the temp guage comming up in traffic if its a lot then sure needs to be looked into alright
just another thought ? :baby bott
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Old 21-03-2006, 11:04 PM   #6
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hey guys, thanx for ur helps got it fixed today, it was the radiator the top 2coils wasent flowing as well as it shoud off crap built up i believe so got it repaired, seems to be good thanx
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