H tomlin Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hi all recently brought a ford ranger 54 plate seems a clean enough truck runs well but I've noticed even on fairly short journeys the engine is very hot to the touch but temp gauge is always in the middle like most motors any ideas wots occurring atb. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delwint Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Every engine is hot to the touch after running, unless it has a plastic shroud on the top, but touch the metal and see!! 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Metal boxes full of explosions and fire generally are quite hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Feel top hose and bottom hose, is one cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 If temp gauge is normal I would say it could be gettimg warm quicker because of a sticky thermostat, or someome previoulsly having fitted a different thermostat to warm it up quicker in the winter. Either way id swap it out just in case, also give cooling system a good flush while you at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H tomlin Posted May 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thanks for the replies guys I'll get it looked at might get a new water pump and thermostat it just seemed hot after a six mile journey earlier today cheers . H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 cautionary tale but 100% true wed 3rd may my mate and I set off down to Essex to collect a truckman top off a member on here all the way down 270 miles at a steady 70 mph temp gauge just under half way spot on until next thing bang temp gauge shot off the scale and clouds of steam from under bonnet . sat for a hour and let it cool down put water in no visible leaks so set off again being very cautious and watching the gauge like a hawk all ok for 11 miles then bang again same thing . called RAC and got recovered home and truck into garage head off and away for pressure test and skim bad news from machine shop head cracked which they say is a very common fault on the 2.5td lump so new head needed along with all gaskets new head bolts ect so its going to be near a grand to sort 05 plate truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Read a book called Manifold Destiny. Not engine temperature related as such, but a very interesting cookbook on using the engine bay as an oven/cooker. Make a change from motorway services fodder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 F. Fix O. Or R. Repair D. Daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sounds like you worrying over nothing tbh, Very rarely does a temperature sensor go wrong especially if its actually reading something so i would go by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 run the enjine up get it warm and see if there are any bubbles in the header tank water....that would indicate that hot gases getting into the water....cracked cylinder head /head gasket.............................if you have oil in the water ...another indicator......check underside of oil filler cap...see if it has a grey sludge attatched to it....water...... if you have none of these....then it is likley thermostat...and or water pump....................... when you do MAKE SURE YOU PUT IN WATER CONDITIONER ANTIFREEZE........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O War Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Fix Or Repair Daily Found On Roadside Dead Edited May 15, 2017 by Lord O War Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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