same here 2002 focus se in canada 100,000km and thermostat housing went.
Bought part and replaced my self. Part cost $75 more to buy in canada than
in the states.
"Paul Herwin" <paul.herwin@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Check the thermostat housing. Its a recycled plastic part that sometimes
> breaks just behind the rubber o-ring giving a leak that will empty the
> system in about 10 -20 miles and gradually get worse. they are cheap to
> buy but youll need to remove the alternator to fit it. When refilling
the
> system you may have a few problems too - contact me if you get any
> trouble.
> "Jim" <jamesjk@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> Thanks Chris.
>>
>> Yes, I'll be keeping an eye on it. Prior to today it was last topped up
>> in
>> April during a service, but the problem with the blower and the engine
>> overheating has only been apparent in the last few days, so I suspect
>> that
>> if there is a leak (which seems highly likely unfortunately) it has
only
>> developed very recently.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> "Chris Whelan" <cawhelan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:x8Saj.27507$jy3.17153@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> Jim wrote:
>>>
>>>> Tony,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks - you were spot on, that's exactly what it was!
>>>>
>>>> I had noticed in the last day or two the engine was running hot with
>>>> the
>>>> fan kicking in more frequently. I didn't immediately connect this to
>>>> the
>>>> problem with the blower, other than thinking it was a bit of a
>>>> coincidence. Anyway, I checked the coolant reservoir this morning and
>>>> it
>>>> was completely empty. After it was topped up the problem with the
>>>> blower
>>>> was resolved.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again.
>>>
>>> Now you need to find where the coolant is being lost. Modern cars do
>>> not "use" significant amounts of coolant; I've had my Focus for nearly
>>> nine
>>> years, and have topped up with less than half a litre in that time.
>>>
>>> If you can't see any obvious leaks, I would advise having the cooling
>>> system
>>> pressure tested by a local garage. The cost will be trivial compared
to
>>> the
>>> cost of the damage that will eventually be caused to your engine.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>> --
>>> Remove prejudice to reply.
>>
>
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