svoeric
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 4.0 SOHC
I have a 98 4.0 SOHC explorer.
I'm starting to think the thermoststas on these trucks are disposeable, this is my 4th in 176k miles, Anyway..
I removed the upper intake to replace the thermostat (2-days ago), replaced the t-stat, stuck most everything back together.
It got late, and I wanted to flush the coolant system while I was at it, so I let it sit for a couple days. I finished plugging in hoses today, and started to flush the coolant system, and I have a HUGE coolant leak.
there's coolant running out onto the drivers side exhaust collector like there is a 1/4 inch open hose. if I fill the radiator, it runs out back there even without the truck running,
the thermostat housing looks to be dry, from what I can see of it (It could be leaking from the back, and I'd never know)
anyone got any idea where this might be coming from ? I can't find any loose hoses, and I can't even think of any coolant hoses running in that general area...
Thanks
I'm starting to think the thermoststas on these trucks are disposeable, this is my 4th in 176k miles, Anyway..
I removed the upper intake to replace the thermostat (2-days ago), replaced the t-stat, stuck most everything back together.
It got late, and I wanted to flush the coolant system while I was at it, so I let it sit for a couple days. I finished plugging in hoses today, and started to flush the coolant system, and I have a HUGE coolant leak.
there's coolant running out onto the drivers side exhaust collector like there is a 1/4 inch open hose. if I fill the radiator, it runs out back there even without the truck running,
the thermostat housing looks to be dry, from what I can see of it (It could be leaking from the back, and I'd never know)
anyone got any idea where this might be coming from ? I can't find any loose hoses, and I can't even think of any coolant hoses running in that general area...
Thanks