Can't burp after Tstat install and other issues

[SHOdded]

Where you begin ... Is by taking pics of that problem child and sharing with us just so this difference is documented, and possibly overcome in a very simple fashion. There could be extenders available depending on the plug, like there have been for MAF and O2 sensors for other vehicles.

 

[MHW100]

Will do once I get the car back from its emergency burping . Ordered the funnel but won't be here for days .

 

[MHW100]

Broke down and getting dealer to install the CAI since it's in for a burp .

They checked the stock plugs and are at 0.03. The livernoise are .028

 

[abs]

Okay, so for future reference, there are two options to deal with this issue:

Option 1: Ford coolant system burp procedure, documented in the shop manual, but also described and shown here:

Option 2: Use a compressor with a cooling system vacuum tool (buy on Amazon), just like the dealers use, as shown here: