xjwisconsin
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- sturgeon bay, wisconsin
98, 4.0, ax15, np231.
Engine has been running cold for as long as I can remember. Consistently keeps the needle on the hash below 210. Does not reach 210 summer, or now with 10 degree weather. Decided to investigate today. Tightened the belt as it was a bit loose. Pulled the thermostat and replaced with new that was verified to be working. Replaced the radiator cap, 16lb. Appear to be getting no flow through the upper or lower radiator hose. Let idle in the driveway for a half hour, temp sitting on hash below 210. Then took half hour drive through town and on highway, needle would get to just below 210, then return to the lower hash.
Bad water pump? If so wouldn't it be overheating?
Any insight appreciated. I have searched but found nothing like this?
Engine has been running cold for as long as I can remember. Consistently keeps the needle on the hash below 210. Does not reach 210 summer, or now with 10 degree weather. Decided to investigate today. Tightened the belt as it was a bit loose. Pulled the thermostat and replaced with new that was verified to be working. Replaced the radiator cap, 16lb. Appear to be getting no flow through the upper or lower radiator hose. Let idle in the driveway for a half hour, temp sitting on hash below 210. Then took half hour drive through town and on highway, needle would get to just below 210, then return to the lower hash.
Bad water pump? If so wouldn't it be overheating?
Any insight appreciated. I have searched but found nothing like this?