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when my car reaches normal operating temperature and runs there for awhile, I hear a clicking sound coming from the front of the engine and and the top radiator hose pulses with the clicking. This will continue for a minute or two even after the engine has been shut off

Submitted: 271 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Posted by Fix It Man 271 days and 22 hours ago.

Info Request

Hello XXXXXXXXXXXX, what kind of vehicle is this?

271 days and 22 hours ago.

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This is a 1993 ford ranger with a 3 liter V6.

Posted by Fix It Man 271 days and 22 hours ago.

Answer

Okay. You may be experiencing a problem with the vehicles thermostat. If the thermostat is not functioning properly it can open and close and cause this issue.

271 days and 22 hours ago.

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that is what i thought and i replaced the thermostat after i noticed the noise, but it still makes the noise even with the new thermostat.

Posted by Fix It Man 271 days and 22 hours ago.

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Does the lower radiator hose pulsate also?

271 days and 22 hours ago.

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I am not sure if the lower radiatior hose pulsates as well.

Posted by Fix It Man 271 days and 21 hours ago.

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Okay. Replace the radiator cap. It sounds like it is not venting properly. If it does not is can cause a vacuum like what seems like it happening.

271 days and 21 hours ago.

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is it common for radiator caps to fail?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is. They can cause the vehicle to overheat also if not working properly.

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