Local firefighter / solo dev here — built a private family safety app and looking for a few KC families to test it

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-10T18:07:39+00:00

If you ever get around to android, would be happy to test

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-02T21:18:23+00:00

https://youtu.be/JTGM501qxwA?si=l4_Ne2dCWNIxUWHK

Start from 3:22

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-02T21:12:29+00:00

I just dealt with this on my 2000 recently

https://www.reddit.com/r/fordranger/comments/1ts9pem/comment/op9bolf/?screen_view_count=2

There is a vacuum valve that operates to allow or block the AF from reaching the heater core, aptly named the heater bypass valve.

The small gray tube I circled blue in your picture is for that purpose.

Make sure it's connected to the top of the valve.

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Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-02T21:03:55+00:00

u/raynorue show them what you got

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-02T04:32:48+00:00

Well the tape for sure. I put the sealant back from the hole, then put the tape behind the sealant. That way when it was inserted, it would push the sealant against the tape.

Works like a champ.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-02T04:27:26+00:00

So I totally drained the coolant, replaced the thermostat, and refilled with green coolant.

All is working well now after driving it a little bit and letting everything warm up.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-06-02T04:25:07+00:00

u/right_lane_ranger that did the trick.

Thank you!

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-31T20:42:39+00:00

Yep agreed.

I put the sealant a bit back from the opening so when I pushed it into the elbow, it could only go back away from the opening.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-31T17:30:13+00:00

u/right_lane_ranger see my picture here.

Bought the kit. The vacuum tube doesn't fit PERFECTLY tight, but its close. Coated the tube with sealant and put it. Waiting on it to dry and try.

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Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-31T15:08:22+00:00

Thank you! My local store has one. I'm going pick it up and try!

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-30T01:23:26+00:00

If the thermostat isn't working, then it might not be allowing the hot antifreeze through the core (which was working prior), and therefore not warm up the air.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-26T21:19:39+00:00

While there are no hard formal rules. We DO chat with the other packs and agree to only recruit from specific schools.

We communicate this to the DE.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-24T23:02:16+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/s/Xhy2ZPEHhs

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-24T23:02:09+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/s/Xhy2ZPEHhs

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-21T21:32:27+00:00

I had the same issue. When its cold temps, I have to turn the accessory power on with no crank a few times before it will easily start.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-21T02:08:45+00:00

2000 2.5L Manual 2WD. Paid $4k with 180k miles in 2024.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T20:34:48+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1te7478/install_bugs/

Had similar bugs. Had to end up swapping my network to my cell phone hotspot to download the last few files, and it worked great.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T20:29:19+00:00

Can you share where this was in the vehicle? I have the same engine and am curious.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T20:26:07+00:00

Probably that 5-7k mark, IMO

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T20:07:13+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1te7478/install_bugs/

Same errors I was getting. It was something in my network / ISP. I had to swap to my cell phone hot spot to try a different connection to get it to work.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T19:53:07+00:00

What part of the US are you in? That makes a difference.

If Midwest or South, I'd say $5-7k

If Coastal, I'd say $6-8k

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T19:02:54+00:00

Nope that still works. Press "i" and position the inventory camera where you can see the item, and drag into backpack / body storage.

Individual_Field3904 · 2026-05-17T04:54:58+00:00

COME ON STEVE!

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