4.0 SOHC Metal Thermostat Housing Comparison

[Lee's Automotive]

I I used a big Allen wrench

What size?

 

[donalds]

Idk big

 

[Lee's Automotive]

Idk big

Ok ill go buy a big set

 

[donalds]

Ok ill go buy a big set

I think it was a 10 mm but don't kno for sure

 

[Lee's Automotive]

I think it was a 10 mm but don't kno for sure

Ok thanks bro ill go and get some

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Ok thanks bro ill go and get some

get it after the nader watch buddy!!! not before/during.

 

[imp]

Ok ill go buy a big set

But is it English or Metric size??

 

[Lee's Automotive]

get it after the nader watch buddy!!! not before/during.

Nah let's do it while the nader is spinning overhead YEEYEE

 

[Lee's Automotive]

But is it English or Metric size??

That i don't know

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Nah let's do it while the nader is spinning overhead YEEYEE

na dont do it!! dont do it!

 

[Lee's Automotive]

na dont do it!! dont do it!

Lol

 

[koda2000]

I've got 3-years on the Simmons Autosport housing (2010 Explorer) and about 50k miles. No problems, no regrets.

Same here on my 2001 ST. Worth every penny. You get what you pay for.

 

[Lee's Automotive]

I think it was a 10 mm but don't kno for sure

What did you use on the thread in barb for the heater pipe? i used thread tape and its leaking still

 

[donalds]

.I used gray rtv on everything

 

[Lee's Automotive]

.I used gray rtv on everything

ok i didn't know if it would hurt but that is where its spraying out at

 

[donalds]

ok i didn't know if it would hurt but that is where its spraying out at

Clean the **** out of it first !!!!!

 

[Lee's Automotive]

Clean the shi* out of it first !!!!!

Will do

 

[Y2K Explorer]

Not sure if anyone noticed or posted seeing the aluminum & metal thermostat housings now available on RockAuto, from Dorman (metal) and SKP (aluminum). They were available under the 2 years I looked up 2002 & 2008. Didn't see it posted on here & just thought I'd let anyone know looking into the plastic-to-metal swap that there's another option out there to look at...

Can you scroll thru RockAuto and post up the page with the metal/cast unit the two-sensor version?

Sadly I replaced mine with a Motorcraft version back in 2018 when I did the water-pump & now I see the bottom half has spider-cracking somewhere is changing a shade-of-black indicating it might start to leak... again!

 

[donalds]

Can you scroll thru RockAuto and post up the page with the metal/cast unit the two-sensor version?

Sadly I replaced mine with a Motorcraft version back in 2018 when I did the water-pump & now I see the bottom half has spider-cracking somewhere is changing a shade-of-black indicating it might start to leak... again!

Mustang, Explorer, Sport Trac, Ranger Thermostat housing to engine bolts

Grade 10.9 high strength bolts with true zinc plating. The bolts go from the main thermostat housing to the engine and are the long bolts. The Bolts are slightly shorter than the original bolts but are stronger and will last longer than the original bolts. They are about 2 threads shorter than...

simmonsautosportz.com

Info was on page 1 post 1 of this thread lol

 

[Y2K Explorer]

Simmons may be able to supply them separately (IDK) but look on RockAuto under a 2002 Explorer for SOHC. They sell the coolant sender and the coolant sensor at various price points. Note that the clips to hold them in place are sold separately. Tip: Put a little Vaseline on the O-rings before inserting them into the t-stat housing.

Link:
2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4.0L V6 Cooling System Parts | RockAuto

You can get a 5% discount from RA using their discount code in the "how did you hear about us?" box at checkout. Current discount code = 117773113110568785

I tried your link & I don't see part numbers for the TWO clip-in version temp sensors.

Looking at AutoZone:
Grey one- Duralast SU2301

https://www.autozone.com/engine-management/coolant-temperature-sensor/p/duralast-coolant-temperature-sensor-su2301/364419_0_0

Brown/Red one- Duralast TU330

https://www.autozone.com/engine-management/coolant-temperature-sensor/p/duralast-temperature-switch-tu330/365241_0_0

The top OE connectors, on these clip-on duralast version, look like the same as my 4.0L SOHC but are for the Simmons AutoSports Housing, right?