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B BeachBear94 New member Apr 4, 2020 #27,670 4. Leaky valve cover, A/C doesn't blow cold and strange front end noise. Maybe more.
B BeachBear94 New member Apr 4, 2020 #27,671 5. Shocked to see the valve cover is plastic. Thermostat housing is too.
B BeachBear94 New member Apr 4, 2020 #27,672 6. I forgot to mention one other problem. Intermittent check engine light. AutoZone told me the code indicates the thermostat is stuck open.
6. I forgot to mention one other problem. Intermittent check engine light. AutoZone told me the code indicates the thermostat is stuck open.
B BeachBear94 New member Apr 4, 2020 #27,673 7. That's when I find out the thermostat for this engine is electronically controlled with a specified opening temperature of 221°F.
7. That's when I find out the thermostat for this engine is electronically controlled with a specified opening temperature of 221°F.
B BeachBear94 New member Apr 4, 2020 #27,674 8. This car doesn't have a temperature gauge. I would be curious to know how hot it has to get before the overheat warning light comes on. Pretty close to being done I imagine.
8. This car doesn't have a temperature gauge. I would be curious to know how hot it has to get before the overheat warning light comes on. Pretty close to being done I imagine.
B BeachBear94 New member Apr 4, 2020 #27,675 9. I wouldn't have this as a primary vehicle. I feel obligated to keep it and once these issues are fixed it will probably make a good second car.
9. I wouldn't have this as a primary vehicle. I feel obligated to keep it and once these issues are fixed it will probably make a good second car.