9723
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- Joined
- Oct 22, 2008
- Messages
- 324
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- 64
- Points
- 28
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- XLT
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I'm wondering what specific heat damage I may have caused on my '97 2.3 Ranger.
I was on I-10 in Texas doing about 84 mph. Apparently my thermostat stuck closed. I didn't know they could do that, but I didn't see the gauge berried at the top of high. My shifter knob rattles, so I didn't hear the engine pinging immediately. Once I did hear it pinging, I noticed the temp gauge and pulled off the highway.
The tow truck cost more than the repair, and my Ranger still runs good and not smoking or any obvious damage, but....
..now it doesn't go up the hills as well, or face head winds very well either.
I can only guess I've lost some hp, due to compression loss. My guess the only damage is glaze on the cylinder wall and ring damage. I haven't done a compression test yet, I just got home....and will do that soon.
Any other thoughts and experiences are appreciated.
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I was on I-10 in Texas doing about 84 mph. Apparently my thermostat stuck closed. I didn't know they could do that, but I didn't see the gauge berried at the top of high. My shifter knob rattles, so I didn't hear the engine pinging immediately. Once I did hear it pinging, I noticed the temp gauge and pulled off the highway.
The tow truck cost more than the repair, and my Ranger still runs good and not smoking or any obvious damage, but....
..now it doesn't go up the hills as well, or face head winds very well either.
I can only guess I've lost some hp, due to compression loss. My guess the only damage is glaze on the cylinder wall and ring damage. I haven't done a compression test yet, I just got home....and will do that soon.
Any other thoughts and experiences are appreciated.
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