5.0 thermostat replacement?? September 29, 2007, 08:23:44 PM Does anyone have a trick to remove the lower bolt on the thermo housing without removing the water pump,timing cover, ect???Thanks Ford nice design!?? Takes a half day to replace the thermostat!! :toilet: Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #1 – September 29, 2007, 08:45:18 PM A good quality end wrench (1/2 inch I believe) that won't round off the bolt,and some time and patience.It's really not THAT bad. Quote Selected
Still Working on it..... Reply #2 – September 29, 2007, 09:13:25 PM Yea, Have to mess with it some more tomorrow. just got home and tried to get at it and it's a tight squeeze!! My AC compressor is DOA so I took that off for more room. Will try in the AM again. wrong thread but does anyone know if the AC system be converted from R-12 to the new stuff? Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #3 – September 29, 2007, 09:30:41 PM didnt somebody have a thread about this whole process not too long ago? i cant find the thread, but i couldve sworn i saw it. had a bunch of little tips and trick on making the ordeal as easy as possible. maybe someone else knows the link, but i dont Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #4 – September 29, 2007, 09:55:58 PM you mean this one?http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=15629 Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #5 – September 29, 2007, 10:09:12 PM The part that gets in my way is the hunk of usless water pump casting that sticks right up in the way of the sweet spot i would get the best benefit from using a wobbly.I do like the idea of the previous thread,,"allen screws" IE- Cap Screws because i think with my tools i could manipulate better torque on the lower bolt. My new 20th leaks there,, ironically though, it seems to be stopping itself up the more i drive it. SO.......... If it continues to just dribble, I'll make good use of myth busters and crack an egg in the radiator.:hick: Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #6 – September 29, 2007, 10:43:19 PM Yeah, I think I used a ball-end extension the first time and then switched to stainless hex-head cap screws. Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #7 – September 29, 2007, 10:51:34 PM I know I seen that last post somewhere. Thanks for the find. I think the Allen head replacements are the trick. Your lucky if you can turn the stock bolt enough to catch the next slot on a 12 point box wrench! Mine has never been off I'm sure and it's TIGHT!! I'll post how much blood I lost or the results/solution. Nutty company monday morning for some new allen heads!! Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #8 – September 29, 2007, 10:56:54 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;179696you mean this one?http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=15629yep, thats the one Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #9 – September 29, 2007, 11:21:08 PM Tomorrow I get to tackle the Brake booster, not looking forward to this. First thing I think I will do is pull the front seat so I can lay down and look under the dash.These cars are fun to work on. Still have not tried to replace the Oxygen sensor.TED Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #10 – September 29, 2007, 11:43:39 PM I just replaced the gasket there.Three freaking hours.......stupid bolt. Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #11 – September 30, 2007, 12:39:42 AM you know what sux the most,, i was eyeballing it and thought , well if i just undo this and that , then the wratchet wrench will do the trick. Nope, tstat housing is too close to the bolt head so theres no room. Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #12 – September 30, 2007, 01:08:37 AM You got that right!! Thinking if I take out the AC compressor that needs replacing anyhow I'll get at it..... NOPE!!! still not enough room! Now looking at replacing the 23 year old water pump with a high flow after market one and taking all the acc's off and just going through it all.. timing chain, water pump, belts, ect. Just bought the car and It's never been worked on 77,000 original miles. So it most likely needs it. Still has motorcraft plug wires stamped 1984!!I gotta get used to the 5.0 I guess because I'm going to put one in my 88 ranger in the next month or two. So I'll have two to keep going.Soon to be a 5.0L expert I feel...:burnout: :burnout: Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #13 – September 30, 2007, 01:17:00 AM Quote from: Cad-T-Bird 500;179713Tomorrow I get to tackle the Brake booster, not looking forward to this. First thing I think I will do is pull the front seat so I can lay down and look under the dash.TED:giggle: :rollin: :laughing: :laughing: I should try that instead of doing the acrobatic thing and twisting myself into a pretzel. Brian Quote Selected
5.0 thermostat replacement?? Reply #14 – September 30, 2007, 01:22:06 AM Quote from: atariman;179731 I should try that instead of doing the acrobatic thing and twisting myself into a pretzel. Briantry it with a rollbar in the way! Quote Selected
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