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Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line



Line felt like a plastic hardline, not like rubber when taken off :giggle:
somewhere there's a tiny leak of coolant, ending up on the #3 plug boot.

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #1 –
That cracked line you're speaking of isn't a vacuum, it's just the shielding over the wires.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #2 –
I think he's talking about the breather line in the middle of the photo vinnie. The leak is probably coming from that heater line right over #3.
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #3 –
Quote from: cougarman;367997
I think he's talking about the breather line in the middle of the photo vinnie. The leak is probably coming from that heater line right over #3.

Agreed.

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #4 –
Totally looked over that.LOL. I really did "laugh out loud".
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #5 –
That Cracked hose lets UN-METERED air to enter the engine. And that heater hose is a common problem with the 2.3T Ford. It sits directly over the exhaust manifold and gets brittle from the exhaust heat. As well as the closed crankcase hose that is split and also is subject to the heat. It is basically necessary to install Silicone hose in those locations for a permanent fix. Silicone heater hose is also  necessary to  eliminate tension on the heater core nipples.  Personally i eliminate the breather/regulator/separator in the valve cover and the hose and install  valve cover breathers. And plug the fitting.
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #6 –
You know, I have to say this.....if there's ONE thing I truly can't stand, it's un-metered air. That just disgusts me.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #7 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;368027
You know, I have to say this.....if there's ONE thing I truly can't stand, it's un-metered air. That just disgusts me.

I gave the correct answer. Non metered air is NOT GOOD.  I tried and i know where i stand now. Thanks for clearing that up Vinnie. And setting me straight!! I can take a HINT!!!
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Found a coolant lean and a cracked vac line

Reply #8 –
I'm just being a smart a$$. If I hint at anything, it'll be a hint to get me a pizza, followed by a cold glass of delicious un-metered air. LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..