ant.xlt.96
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- Roscoe, IL
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Size
- 4.0L v6
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hi guys,
I've been dealing with a major coolant loss in my 96 xlt for about a month now. I bought the truck off of craigslist about four months ago and have been upgrading stuff since then, but am at a loss as to what's going on.
Recently, I put in new gaskets on the lower manifold, valve covers, and intake manifold hoping that might be the problem.
I've tested for cracked block / blown head gasket, but the truck passed the radiator gas test (http://www.uview.com/index.cfm?dsp=productdetail&id=45700&productid=5122). No oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil. I did a partial compression test (my tool doesn't fit in the tight spots on the passenger side and kept blowing out the hose) and the cylinders with a true read were around 150psi.
It does have a squeal/ whine especially when it starts up. No puddles. New plugs and wires. New thermostat.
The next thing on my list is water pump, but would that fit the symptoms?
How else could the coolant get through the exhaust if everything else is solid?!?
I've been dealing with a major coolant loss in my 96 xlt for about a month now. I bought the truck off of craigslist about four months ago and have been upgrading stuff since then, but am at a loss as to what's going on.
Recently, I put in new gaskets on the lower manifold, valve covers, and intake manifold hoping that might be the problem.
I've tested for cracked block / blown head gasket, but the truck passed the radiator gas test (http://www.uview.com/index.cfm?dsp=productdetail&id=45700&productid=5122). No oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil. I did a partial compression test (my tool doesn't fit in the tight spots on the passenger side and kept blowing out the hose) and the cylinders with a true read were around 150psi.
It does have a squeal/ whine especially when it starts up. No puddles. New plugs and wires. New thermostat.
The next thing on my list is water pump, but would that fit the symptoms?
How else could the coolant get through the exhaust if everything else is solid?!?
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