dipsomaniac Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 I have a similar problem to matrix (recent post on overheating) and am considering changing the thermostat. Temperature gauge goes to the end of the 'M' when going up steep hill or in heavy traffic. The fans do cut in when in traffic, bringing the gauge back down to halfway. Is this normal? As far as I can see there is not much room to work in. Looking back at previous threads you need to remove the whole housing. Has anyone done this recently? If so, can you list what you had to remove to gain access? Have been losing coolant ever since I bought the car 3 years ago. Ford had the car for 2 days last year but could find no evidence of coolant leak??? There is no evidence of any internal water loss -no steam, no mayo. Can anyone solve this mystery??? Quote
Masked Marauder Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 Someone else had this problem and changed the stat and housing. The leak was from the housing. I seem to recall the thing is a pig to get to. http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...rmostat+housing Quote
dipsomaniac Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Posted June 10, 2006 thanks masked marauder - it looks like the housing could be the problem. has anyone managed to replace it with only removing the coil pack? Quote
Guest 3.5bullet Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 thanks masked marauder - it looks like the housing could be the problem. has anyone managed to replace it with only removing the coil pack? yes! i have done it twice now, once to replace the stat and the second time to replace the housing as they are prone to cracking with age! to remove the front end of the car as described else where, is in my opinion overkill taken to the extreme! Quote
dipsomaniac Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Posted June 10, 2006 what did you have to remove 3.5bullet? Quote
dipsomaniac Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Posted June 10, 2006 just popped down to Ford. none of the mechanics have ever changed a thermostat on v6 Quote
Guest 3.5bullet Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 what did you have to remove 3.5bullet? the section of engine cover that directs the plug leads from the coil pack, the coil pack, a couple of coolant hoses, and a bracket mounted to the left of the coil pack that holds part of the loom out of the way and not forgetting the three wires to the sensor in the stat housing, it's still fairly tight but it can be done! just make sure you dont drop the bolts when you pull them out of the block! Quote
dipsomaniac Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Posted June 10, 2006 thanks 3.5bullet. when i get some time i will replace the housing, thermostat and 'o' rings. will have a stick with a lump of mastic on the end just in case i drop one of the bolts. Quote
Justice Posted June 11, 2006 Report Posted June 11, 2006 As mentioned before once you have the coil pack, battery side cover and the hoses removed it is a simple job, I changed mine about 5 months ago, just make sure you have the O ring for the stat housing as well as the O ring for the pipe that runs under the exhust manifold. Quote
dipsomaniac Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Posted June 11, 2006 final question - did you need any special tools, allen keys? Quote
dipsomaniac Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Posted June 13, 2006 For the record - My local Ford dealer quoted 1.5 hours (72 + VAT) labour to change thermostat on V6 Quote
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