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1992 Lincoln Town Car overheating
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estevens
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Oct 16, 2011, 10:19 AM
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1992 Lincoln Town Car overheating
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My '92 Lincoln Town Car started running hot a few weeks ago. The coolant return tank was cracked so I replace it as well as the thermostat, but it is still overheating. At freeway speeds the temp is normal but in town driving sends the needle to the red. I'm no mechanic and I'm not sure I installed the thermostat correctly, the old one popped right out and I just set the new one in it's place. Aside from the flushing the system or water pump failure (god forbid) I'm not sure what else it could be. I don't see any leaks. Any ideas?
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Hammer Time
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Oct 16, 2011, 11:35 AM
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Re: 1992 Lincoln Town Car overheating
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Flushing the system will not fix anything. That will replace the coolant and help prevent a problem but you aren't going to move any blockages out. I would try replacing the fan clutch first. If that doesn't help, then you are likely looking at a new radiator.
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