redbronc72
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- Feb 5, 2012
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Ok so I was driving the bronco down the interstate the other day running about 70 mph. No big deal I used to run it 300 miles down I-85 at that speed or faster with no issue. All of a sudden i lost all my power it wouldnt go above 50 mph. I started smelling anti-freeze and my temp guage was pegged out. Blew the radiator hose off at the thermostat. Got it back home changed the thermostat since i figured it was stuck closed. checked the old thermostat and it works fine. now when i get above 2000 rpms it starts getting hot. under 2000 its fine. hasnt overheated again but ive been taking it real easy when i drive it. the neddle normally sits about 190 ish but as soon as i break 2000 rpms it jumps to the 210 range. drop back below 2000 and it cools down. cant swear to it but it seems like i have less power than before it over heated. this sound like a water pump problem to anyone? what direction do i need to start looking? Thanks in advance for any help you guys have.