red97xlt
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- City, State
- Dayton, OH
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 Explorer XLT 4x4 SOHC
The other day I noticed a small antifreeze/water leak on my garage floor under where the Explorer is parked. I popped the hood and noticed that there was some dried/crusted antifreeze around where the thermostat housing pieces connect. After my next spin in the truck, I popped the hood and noticed that T-stat housing was wet at the seam.
I purchased a new T-stat and O-ring from AutoZone, but can't for the life of me get the old T-stat out!! I have disconnected the air duct from the throttle body. I removed all 3 t-stat housing screws. I disconnected the hose at the upper end of the upper T-stat housing, but it is wedged in between all of the parts and I can't get it out. And there isn't enough room to raise/remove the T-stat housing thanks to the alternator lines and upper intake! What a P.I.T.A.!!!
Has anyone else had this much difficulty replacing a thermostat? It seems like it would be most helpful if the upper intake was out of the way. Is it fairly easy to remove and re-install?
Also, do you think it is the T-stat/O-ring that is causing the leak or that it would be the housing? Anyone know how much the housing would cost to replace?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
I purchased a new T-stat and O-ring from AutoZone, but can't for the life of me get the old T-stat out!! I have disconnected the air duct from the throttle body. I removed all 3 t-stat housing screws. I disconnected the hose at the upper end of the upper T-stat housing, but it is wedged in between all of the parts and I can't get it out. And there isn't enough room to raise/remove the T-stat housing thanks to the alternator lines and upper intake! What a P.I.T.A.!!!
Has anyone else had this much difficulty replacing a thermostat? It seems like it would be most helpful if the upper intake was out of the way. Is it fairly easy to remove and re-install?
Also, do you think it is the T-stat/O-ring that is causing the leak or that it would be the housing? Anyone know how much the housing would cost to replace?
Any help is greatly appreciated!