Ever since I bought this TC it had been running very hot. I had to replace the lower radiator hose today because it blew last night (Not a pretty sight at all...) But anyway, has anyone else here had any issues with the coolant/antifreeze leaking out. I noticed dripping in the area close to where the lower hose connects to the engine. I think that the engine may be sludged and/or have some corrosion going on. Let me know if anyone else has had this problem. I am going to dig into it sometime this weekend.
Thanks,
Andrew
Check the water pump once it's hot. There is a weep hole on the bottom of the snout of the pump. If you have coolant leaking out of there it's time for a new pump.
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Also look for a leak at the thermostat gasket when the system is hot and pressurized. You do have a known good radiator cap, I assume.
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88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)