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my zetec runs WAY to cold during the winter months, like. It barely gets past the blue portion on the temperature gauge when driving down the road, I think this may have something to do with my 170 degree thermostat... My dad suggested to me that I cut a piece of cardboard and cover about half of the radiator at the front. Which should slow the cooling process down a bit therefore allowing the engine to heat up quicker and too a better temperature, is this a good or bad idea? Does anybody have any suggestions?
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That is an old trick.....and its BAD on the engine. Ummmmm,why you no changey to 180* - 195*? Lazy a**, you go lay in the slush! Just 35 minutes to peace of mind.....and warm feet!
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Maybe your thermostat is stuck on open.
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Originally posted by WestCoastAjax:
That is an old trick.....and its BAD on the engine. Ummmmm,why you no changey to 180* - 195*? Lazy a**, you go lay in the slush! Just 35 minutes to peace of mind.....and warm feet!
Its not about Lazyness. Its about the fact that the only thermostat avliable at any parts stores around here is the 170 degree one. if I want a different one, I have to order it. UNless I get lucky at the dealership, which never has parts for a contour.
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Originally posted by AliasJerk:
my zetec runs WAY to cold
Thats all i ever wanted when i had my zetec 
But no.. it had to be a HOT BEAST... flaming all over the streets!!! Now you dead babe!! Now you DEAD!! Can you hear me?!?!? ur hotness cause me a lot of pain!!! I lost lots of money on you... your selfish little bastard!!! I tried all tricks to cool u down... but u wanted to be HOT, didnt u?? You wanted to be the HOTTEST thing around... always causing me trouble!!!
Uh... haaaa.....
Just had to vent! All is kewl now.
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Originally posted by AliasJerk:
Its not about Lazyness. Its about the fact that the only thermostat avliable at any parts stores around here is the 170 degree one. if I want a different one, I have to order it. UNless I get lucky at the dealership, which never has parts for a contour.
Alias, I can get you one from a parts store here for cheap. Send me a PM if you want one.
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Originally posted by BBorges:
Originally posted by AliasJerk:
my zetec runs WAY to cold
Thats all i ever wanted when i had my zetec
But no.. it had to be a HOT BEAST... flaming all over the streets!!! Now you dead babe!! Now you DEAD!! Can you hear me?!?!? ur hotness cause me a lot of pain!!! I lost lots of money on you... your selfish little bastard!!! I tried all tricks to cool u down... but u wanted to be HOT, didnt u?? You wanted to be the HOTTEST thing around... always causing me trouble!!!
Uh... haaaa.....
Just had to vent! All is kewl now.
BB
I feel your pain. My stupid Merc runs until the 'L' on the temp gauge, and THEN turns on the LOW speed fan. GRRRRRRRRR.....
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Yea, I've read all this interesting stuff about Zetec's running hot. Yet, when I red-line it, i can't even get it to get past "R"...My dad suggests that my theomometer is suck open.
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Originally posted by tedBalog:
Yea, I've read all this interesting stuff about Zetec's running hot. Yet, when I red-line it, i can't even get it to get past "R"...My dad suggests that my theomometer is suck open.
He's right. Happened to my mom's minivan. Replaced it and everything was fine.
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Originally posted by JCSVT:
Originally posted by tedBalog:
Yea, I've read all this interesting stuff about Zetec's running hot. Yet, when I red-line it, i can't even get it to get past "R"...My dad suggests that my theomometer is suck open.
He's right. Happened to my mom's minivan. Replaced it and everything was fine.
Maybe this could be a first how-to in the Zetec-maintenance fourm if some has the time to make it.  I would, but I don't even know where to start and plus homework, besides I'm no good when it comes to writing directions.
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