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Ford focus overheating

My focus 1.6 is overheating. Temp gauge shows normal. Changed the t/stat but still the same. Checked the coolant pump from t/stat side and it seems to be turning on the inside of the engine but coolant does not seem to be circulating, also the radiator hoses seem to be different temps, top hose is hot, bottom hose (t/stat side) is barely warm. Any ideas?

Anonymous Mar 17, 2014

Leaks seems to be on drivers side in front of the engine. Both top and bottom radiator hoses are dry. Does leak all the time

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Paul Hocking Jan 19, 2014

could be air lock in the pipies drain all water out and top hose fill back up then when it comes out the top pipe put it back on then add more water and pinch the pipe in and out until level is right

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