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hey guys i need a little help with the finding out whats the problem with my contour
its 2.0 zetec contour GL
My engine was running good with no problems untill it started to over heat. Me and my friend flished the radiator thinking it could be the cooling system. Then i found a oil leak on my valve cover so i replaced the valve gasket and now my enjone would overheat very fast 20 minute drive and the pointer is on RED.
does anyone have an idea why this is happening?
is it the water pump you think?
let me knwo i would really apreciated. thanks
1996 GL 2.0 16V Zetec DOHC
AIM s/n- DJWhiterussian
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I guess u would have better chances if posted in Zetec Maintenance
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Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by R_G:
I guess u would have better chances if posted in Zetec Maintenance
isnt this the zetec maintenance?
1999 Ford Contour SE Zetec with 137k miles.
AIM Name: ContourAlf
Yahoo IM: Contour_Freak
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Originally posted by contourfreak22:
Originally posted by R_G:
I guess u would have better chances if posted in Zetec Maintenance
isnt this the zetec maintenance?
I moved it.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Yes, change your waterpump, don't run the engine too much till then. Try to get a white plastic or metal impeller on the replacement. Make sure the cooling fan runs (I imagine it was roaring away after your 20 minute drive!)
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Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by contourfreak22:
Originally posted by R_G:
I guess u would have better chances if posted in Zetec Maintenance
isnt this the zetec maintenance?
I moved it.
I know i went to go look in the zetec performance and said whoops he moved it. my bad happy new yrs guys
1999 Ford Contour SE Zetec with 137k miles.
AIM Name: ContourAlf
Yahoo IM: Contour_Freak
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i changed it on mine too and the same thing happened, it turns out it had air lock, where air pockets stopped the coolant from flowing, but that might not be the same prob. on yours
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