Demi_II
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- 1987
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- Ford
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My BII is running hot. Not hot on the gauge but the intake plenum is hot to the touch. Noticably hotter than it seems like it should be. The gauge reads about 2/5ths up the gauge, or a little below level with the ground. Ive been trying to think what could cause this, if there is even really a problem. The only to things I can think of, is either the new head gasket I put in with the new motor doesnt, have large enough holes for the water journals, or that maybe the EGR is staying open at all times and heating up the plenum and everything else. Its a new motor and new EGR. I dont know if its related but it feels a little down on power and the idle kinda bobs around. Not much but like 200-300 rmp slow sweep. Also when I first crank it, it acts like its going to die and then the revs come back up to idle and it never does this warm. My thoughts are maybe EGR solenoid, and the idle issue could be the MAP sensor. I just thought I would ask you experts before I start shotgunning parts at it. Many thanks.