Dietz615
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- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- Manual
i got an 89 bronco II, and i am at wits end here, i've been batteling with this problem for many moons, and i don't think i can handle another wisconsin winter in it with complete coldness. just something about not being able to feel your fingers after short or long drives, i don't know, call me picky. it has an overcooling problem to an extreem. temp guage never even gets above the tic into the normal zone, and in -10 degree weather, its quite cold in the cab. its not the temp sender like i've seen many say to others. after a good 50 mile drive, you can open the hood and grab the radiator hoses or heater hoses and feel nothing but luke warm. actually the only hose that gets hot to the touch is the lower hose. too hot for me go keep an ungloved hand on. i'm on the 3rd or 4th thermostat and when replaceing them, they all seemed to test alright. the one i have now will get the temp up to normal on the guage, bout half to 3/4 through the normal line, open, the temp drops to cold, and stays there till i completely cool the truck off again. the engine block seems to get warm, but i'm reluctant to touch more than the intake. i've replaced the water pump a year or two ago and some have told me i might have a wrong pump for non ac. but mine is v belt drive and there was no other choice, plus the old pump had the same problem as well. truck had the problem for about 10 years now. and thats a lot of cold days let me tell ya. even talked it over with the ford dealership and they have no idea whats going on, but are willing to take a look with an open estamate.... help please.