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1997 Mustang GT overheating badly - Tried almost everything

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Warleader165

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I have a 97 Mustang GT, engine swapped w a 2011 crown vic police, 105k miles (Roughly).

I've replaced the waterpump, thermostat, radiator fan, coolant, tried to purge the system (Not too sure how exactly but I let it run w the cap off until thermostat opened up and bubbles came up)..

I've even installed a new gauge, I was on the highway hottest it read was 235 degrees w AC on, stopped in traffic, 107 degree weather. I know this is bad temps for this 4.6.

My temps usually run 210 - 224 w AC on in traffic, this was the only time it reached 235..

I'm not sure if I did any damage (I hope not) but it's not running any differently.

Any help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Thank you.
 

08GT500

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-Check your 1st post.
John
 
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You're running hot but that is to be expected when running AC in traffic in our Texas heat (it hit 108 here today).
 
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08GT500

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Nightfire said:
You're running hot but that is to be expected when running AC in traffic in our Texas heat (it hit 108 here today).
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Hi,
This remind you of a recent post?
Another 97’ GT, but this already had the heart transplant performed, lol!
Best!
-John
 
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