It appears the condition gets worse with the AC on. The fans run on high full time, AC on or off...

Oil is synth blend, 1 week old.

The coolant is 50/50 mix, about 2 years old.

Water pump is metal, replaced at the same time as the thermostat, about 2-2.5 years ago.

The belt was not replaced...

Gonna slap a thermostat in it, its too simple not to try.

Will report back....


Nick Johnson 87' & 88' Thunderbird TC 96' Contour SE Midnight Red ATX