I wanted to come back with an update in hopes this may help someone with the similar issue. I got a lot of scary advice - get a new water pump, a new radiator, or replace your head gasket. This turned out to be stubborn air trapped in the system. I used a pressure tester to pump up to 16psi...
Thank you for taking a look here. Update - I put in a thermostat for a 2004 (no electric control) and plugged the plug with a resistor. Temp holds nice and steady now at 205ish on a really hot day with AC running. No CEL with the resistor plugged in.
I also checked the engine with a Reld block...
Hello All,
Hoping I can get some insight as to why I keep jetting coolant back into my Degas Bottle and seeing it spill over after I shut off my engine. Here is the detail on a 2002 XLT 2.3L 2WD with about 223,000 miles
Noticed this after a flush/fill, so I replaced thermostat (Stant) and...
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