My 98 Ranger with 160k miles on it started overheating a few days ago. It was a hot day and I had been running the A/C. When I noticed the engine temp rising I switched to hot air for emergency relief and got nothing but cold air.
The reservoir was empty and steam was coming from the upper connection of radiator (highest point on coolant system). I refilled the reservoir with water and got home but it still was overheating with steam coming from the upper radiator connection.
I replaced the thermostat and water pump just in case (neither had any noticeable damage/defects but I will run the thermostat through boil test to make sure new one works).
After replacement work, took it for a test drive. It was still trying to overheat with no hot air coming from heater core. I'm not seeing any water in the cab and reservoir has been full of water ever since I refilled it.
Only other thing is I do hear an irregular metallic clicking sound when I press on the gas. Haven't been able to identify its source.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions and assistance.
The reservoir was empty and steam was coming from the upper connection of radiator (highest point on coolant system). I refilled the reservoir with water and got home but it still was overheating with steam coming from the upper radiator connection.
I replaced the thermostat and water pump just in case (neither had any noticeable damage/defects but I will run the thermostat through boil test to make sure new one works).
After replacement work, took it for a test drive. It was still trying to overheat with no hot air coming from heater core. I'm not seeing any water in the cab and reservoir has been full of water ever since I refilled it.
Only other thing is I do hear an irregular metallic clicking sound when I press on the gas. Haven't been able to identify its source.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions and assistance.