Loyal Ford Owner
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Are there any threads with detailed instructions on how to install new Tstat? Can't seem to find any. Any help is appreciated. I can turn a wrench, but I'm not a mechanic!
Thermostat Installation
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Try this HOW TO:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2280.0.html
Most of the headache will be in minimizing coolant loss during the install, then burping the system to get rid of air pockets after. Do you know what type of coolant your SHO uses?
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2280.0.html
Most of the headache will be in minimizing coolant loss during the install, then burping the system to get rid of air pockets after. Do you know what type of coolant your SHO uses?
Loyal Ford Owner
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No, I have only had the car 2 months, have never checked.
Could be Specialty Green or Specialty Orange. You'll need to know before you get a jug from the dealer. If you lose little enough coolant, you could use an aftermarket brand that meets these specs :
Green:
VC-10-A2 (US)•CVC-10-A (Canada) /WSS-M97B55-A
Orange:
VC-3-B (US) •CVC-3-B (Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D
Topping off with distilled water is also an option if only a couple of ounces are needed.
Green:
VC-10-A2 (US)•CVC-10-A (Canada) /WSS-M97B55-A
Orange:
VC-3-B (US) •CVC-3-B (Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D
Topping off with distilled water is also an option if only a couple of ounces are needed.
Replaced my MC Specialty Green Antifreeze this weekend. Did the thermostat at the same time.
Thought I'd share this little trick: It seemed like I only got about 1.5 gallons out from the petcock with the front wheels on 10" raceramps. So, Once I had the thermostat removed from the housing I put the cap back on the de-gassing bottle and a rag into the themostat housing (hose side). Then using another rag as a gasket I used my 18v leaf blower to force air into the thermostat opening to the engine. After about 2 minutes, I forced out another 1/2 gallon. I thought others might find that a useful "hack".
Including the degassing bottle, I was able to add back 2 gallons. It seemed no burping/air purging was necessary. I thought I would need more than 1 gallon diluted with distilled water, but ended up with an extra unopened gallon.
Thought I'd share this little trick: It seemed like I only got about 1.5 gallons out from the petcock with the front wheels on 10" raceramps. So, Once I had the thermostat removed from the housing I put the cap back on the de-gassing bottle and a rag into the themostat housing (hose side). Then using another rag as a gasket I used my 18v leaf blower to force air into the thermostat opening to the engine. After about 2 minutes, I forced out another 1/2 gallon. I thought others might find that a useful "hack".
Including the degassing bottle, I was able to add back 2 gallons. It seemed no burping/air purging was necessary. I thought I would need more than 1 gallon diluted with distilled water, but ended up with an extra unopened gallon.
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