Couple Thermostat Replacement Questions

hozer · 11-29-2004, 10:30 PM

When replacing the thermostat, do you guys take the hose from the housing or just pop the housing off?

Also, will a 1/4" ratchet with small socket reach all the holes? My 3/8" definately wont get in there and I lost my 10mm socket (darn).

Guess thats it. Thanks.

Ford_Racing_Guy · 11-29-2004, 10:47 PM

either way is fine, whatever you can get away with that works

i think i've done it both ways myself

on the 4.0 OHV there is one bolt that is a PITA to get at, i used the 10mm wrench and a flex-screwdriver with the 10mm socket to get it back in worked slick!!

no way in hell with you get a ratchet in there

hozer · 11-29-2004, 11:03 PM

Sorry, should have specified...is the SOHC

EBInterceptor · 11-29-2004, 11:17 PM

I used a regular wrench, disconnected the upper radiator hose to get the housing top out. It's really tight and it takes a lot of short turns and the screws are super long. Patience.

11-29-2004, 10:30 PM	#1
hozer Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Worth 98 XLT Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Couple Thermostat Replacement Questions When replacing the thermostat, do you guys take the hose from the housing or just pop the housing off? Also, will a 1/4" ratchet with small socket reach all the holes? My 3/8" definately wont get in there and I lost my 10mm socket (darn). Guess thats it. Thanks.

11-29-2004, 10:47 PM	#2
Ford_Racing_Guy Wannabe Elite Explorer Spencer, Wisconsin '92 XLT & '98 XLT AWD Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,824 Vehicle Specs	either way is fine, whatever you can get away with that works i think i've done it both ways myself on the 4.0 OHV there is one bolt that is a PITA to get at, i used the 10mm wrench and a flex-screwdriver with the 10mm socket to get it back in worked slick!! no way in hell with you get a ratchet in there __________________ 1998 XLT 98 F250 XLT L/D 97 Ford Thunderbird LX 06 Yamaha R1

11-29-2004, 11:17 PM	#4
EBInterceptor Wannabe Elite Explorer Ada, MI '98 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,359 Vehicle Specs	I used a regular wrench, disconnected the upper radiator hose to get the housing top out. It's really tight and it takes a lot of short turns and the screws are super long. Patience. __________________ Mike '98 X Sport 4.0L V6 SOHC 4x4,KKM,Shackle/TT, AAL, Rancho RSX, Flowmaster 50, 4dr. Leafs http://www.cardomain.com/id/dishdog2 '07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6L V8 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3358201

11-29-2004, 11:03 PM	#3
hozer Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Worth 98 XLT Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Sorry, should have specified...is the SOHC