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this is driving me crazy #1309021 06/17/05 07:12 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4 J jayl OP Newbie
OP jayl Newbie J Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4	i have a problem with my 96 mystique 2.0 getting hot. it runs like crap, horrible gas mileage, real bad clattering(like detonation), and getting hot(especially in traffic). i had the colling system flushed, put a 180 degree t-stat in it, ran two bottles of fuel system cleaner through it. i did find that the converter was very hot(480 degrees and getting hotter), so i had it gutted(no check engine light), and it is still acting up. i am getting only 21-23 mpg, part highway part city. i have done everything that i can think of short of having the cover pulled off and the timing checked. the ford house here told me that is normal for this car, the t-stat housing is running about 260 degrees. that seems high to me, and my buddies. any help please. BTW: the fan is working. Last edited by jayl; 06/17/05 07:12 PM.

Re: this is driving me crazy #1309022 06/17/05 08:43 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 3 P Puzzled Newbie
Puzzled Newbie P Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Go to the "Chevrolet" dealership and get something called "TEC" or Top Engine Cleaner. Follow the directions on the can to decarbon the engine. I find it best to let it sit overnight if I can. I have had great results fixing knocking (detonation) motors with this. It might not fix all your problems but its a good start.

Re: this is driving me crazy #1309023 06/17/05 09:39 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	Originally posted by jayl: the t-stat housing is running about 260 degrees Do you have cabin heat? Is the radiator hot too? If the radiator fan does not blow really hot... check for airlock check for a collapsed hose check radiator flow check waterpump "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

Re: this is driving me crazy #1309024 06/18/05 03:11 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4 J jayl OP Newbie
OP jayl Newbie J Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4	Originally posted by Rogerm60: Originally posted by jayl: the t-stat housing is running about 260 degrees Do you have cabin heat? Is the radiator hot too? If the radiator fan does not blow really hot... check for airlock check for a collapsed hose check radiator flow check waterpump the radiator is at about 17? i think. i have already replaced two hoses. i told the ford house to check the pump flow the second time they had it. i am not sure how to check the flow on a closed system. Originally posted by Puzzled: Go to the "Chevrolet" dealership and get something called "TEC" or Top Engine Cleaner. Follow the directions on the can to decarbon the engine. I find it best to let it sit overnight if I can. I have had great results fixing knocking (detonation) motors with this. It might not fix all your problems but its a good start. i already had the ford dealer decarbon the engine for me. still doing it. i did find what i thought was the converter stoped up, so i had it gutted. well, still doing it. so this takes me back to my original thought, the timing. anyone know if i can check it myself?

Re: this is driving me crazy #1309025 06/18/05 03:14 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4 J jayl OP Newbie
OP jayl Newbie J Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4	it is also making the tranny act up. sometimes i come to a stop and it will kick out of gear, and slip on acation(?)

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