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2006 F225 - I replaced the waterpump because the stream of water coming out did not seem very strong. The stream of water after the new pump did not improve the pressure coming out afterwards.
Now at I get an overheat alarm while at idle. No alarms while running though.
I tested the thermostats next to a brand new one in hot water and they seem to open and close as good as the new one. The Poppet valve seems fine, although I do not know how to tell if the Poppet valve goes bad. There was not any corrosion or sand inside in it.
When I replaced the water pump, I installed the whole kit, not just the impeller. Although I did not change out the key on the shaft. Would that make any difference ?
Now at I get an overheat alarm while at idle. No alarms while running though.
I tested the thermostats next to a brand new one in hot water and they seem to open and close as good as the new one. The Poppet valve seems fine, although I do not know how to tell if the Poppet valve goes bad. There was not any corrosion or sand inside in it.
When I replaced the water pump, I installed the whole kit, not just the impeller. Although I did not change out the key on the shaft. Would that make any difference ?