thermostat housing help

[crazycoop]

i have to replace my thermostat housing and been trying to find a how to with no luck can anyone help me its on a 00 x 4.0 sohc a list of what tools and just a basic how to will help if no full on ones the hardest part im have right now is with the air intake manafold

 

[2000StreetRod]

removing upper intake manifold

The following link should help with the upper intake manifold. Just ignore the parts about installing the kit.
Starting my 00M12 Installation

The thermostat housing is expensive. It is cheaper to buy the upgrade kit on eBay than to purchase a new housing from the dealer. The upgraded housing has clip in sensors instead of the screw in sensors that spin in the housing and then leak. I'll try to find some links.

 

[2000StreetRod]

Replacement how to

How To Replace the Upper and
Lower Thermostat Housing on a
Ford 4.0L V6 SOHC Engine

How to: Replace a thermostat on a 2000 4.0L SOHC V6

Motorcraft 4.0L SOHC Upgrade Thermostat Housing/Water Outlet w/ Clip in Sensors

4.0 SOHC plastic thermostat housing

 

[swshawaii]

Excellent reference links. Highly recommended you change the coolant bypass hose.
(Motorcraft KM-3269). Much easier while you have the lower thermostat housing off.