Re: 1999 Windstar Coolant Burp?

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Re: 1999 Windstar Coolant Burp?

Jeff	30 Oct 2006 00:55
> On 2 occasions, my wife reported a massive cloud of steam coming from > under the front of the fan, both time after a cold start-up and idle of [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Thank you all... Why are you letting the van idle so long? It's really not good for the engine.

The Dismantler

29 Oct 2006 22:50

On 2 occasions, my wife reported a massive cloud of steam coming from under
the front of the fan, both time after a cold start-up and idle of approx 15
min to an hour. It appeared (I was unable to see this happen myself, and
wife's description was less than helpful) that it may have "boiled over" and
ejected the coolant through the reservoir, running down over the exhaust
pipe.

What could cause this? One suggestion was a sticking thermostat, any other
ideas or confirmations? I really can't afford a trip to the garage for trial
and error, and I can change a thermostat myself.

Thank you all...

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