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Michael Owner/Technician Salt Lake City, Utah Posted Latest

2002 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.4L (L) 4-spd (4R70W)

Heater Blows Cold

This was a fairly straightforward diagnosis, the root cause was something I've never seen before. Upper hose wouldn't get above 130F idling in the shop. Sold a thermostat & gasket, then found this:

Frank Owner/Technician

Toronto, Ontario

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Definitely a candidate for the 'Eye spy' section in a monthly, local, automotive service magazine.

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Allan Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Hey Mike. And of course the customer never mentioned anything about having a thermostat installed prior to bringing the vehicle to your shop.

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Michael Owner/Technician

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Not a word, though it looked like it had been there for a while.

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Larry Technician

Southern Pines, North Carolina

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I have seen this once before after a customer installed his own thermostat, he came in because it was overheating.

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