Ford escort 96 auto overheating

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
16 April 2009, 10:24 PM

Edited by wayn123 16 April 2009, 10:29 PM

wayn123
Joined 16 Apr 2009
4 posts

hi we have a 96 auto zetec that was running find till today the temp goes into the red after 20mins or so the fan kicks in then it starts dropping water (it looks like the water is comming from the back of the engine all round the rad,water pump ) is dry no oil in the water or no water spitting out when you turn the car over with a plug out,
any ideas many thanks

plus the rad makes a knocking sound????????

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
16 April 2009, 10:46 PM

FACOM MOTORS
Joined 11 Feb 2009
55 posts

Is the rad leaking? or the water pump?

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
16 April 2009, 10:46 PM

bas saph
Joined 20 Dec 2007
2035 posts

I know, I am one of the worst for not typeing to well. But, I really would like to ask. That you edit or repost your query as Im afraid I could not work out, the discription of the fault. thanks

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
16 April 2009, 10:49 PM

FACOM MOTORS
Joined 11 Feb 2009
55 posts

It makes a knocking sound?
Did you crash it or something? if theres a leak round the rad, check the hoses, if the rad is cracked, buy a new rad.
Simple as

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
17 April 2009, 6:44 PM

wayn123
Joined 16 Apr 2009
4 posts

no leak from water pump or rad

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
17 April 2009, 8:56 PM

FACOM MOTORS
Joined 11 Feb 2009
55 posts

It might be the thermostat, im no mechanic but if you get your engine warmed up, so that the water is circulating all around the engine, once this has been achieved put your hand on the top hose that goes from the engine to the radiator, if this is cold then the thermostat is knackered.
The top hose is fixed to the thermostat with is fixed to the block of the engine, if it doesnt open then no hot water can get into the rad.

I hope this helps

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Ford escort 96 auto overheating
18 April 2009, 1:40 AM

Edited by wayn123 18 April 2009, 2:19 AM

wayn123
Joined 16 Apr 2009
4 posts

thanks i will try that i dont think it gets hot plus i have squezed all the pipes and some feel like they are dry (no water in them)
also on the rear of the coil i have found a broken wire dont know what it is it is on the houseing of the coil

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