joker1457
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- 98 Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC
So after having a minor coolent leak for a couple of years now I finanly decided to track it down, it ended up being the Heater Control Valve.
This morning driving into work it finally gave out (lucky me) I have the part sitting in the car im just a slacker.
I'd like to clarify some things before I start this project. Everyone correct me If I'm wrong.
1. This is for the 4.0SOHC, after reading other posts, the location of the HCV is said to be near the firewall, maybe my vehicle is different but mine is located near the front almost behind the passenger side head light right below the air filter assembly.
2. Being im stubborn, I'd like to know if it's neccessary to drain the system, quite frankly its a mess and a pain. But if its needed then Im all for it.
My plan of attack is either go through the passenger side fender well or take the air filter assembly out.........any other recomendations? I plan on taking pictures of the location and posting issues i run into.
Moderaters feel free to delete if this is a repost.
This morning driving into work it finally gave out (lucky me) I have the part sitting in the car im just a slacker.
I'd like to clarify some things before I start this project. Everyone correct me If I'm wrong.
1. This is for the 4.0SOHC, after reading other posts, the location of the HCV is said to be near the firewall, maybe my vehicle is different but mine is located near the front almost behind the passenger side head light right below the air filter assembly.
2. Being im stubborn, I'd like to know if it's neccessary to drain the system, quite frankly its a mess and a pain. But if its needed then Im all for it.
My plan of attack is either go through the passenger side fender well or take the air filter assembly out.........any other recomendations? I plan on taking pictures of the location and posting issues i run into.
Moderaters feel free to delete if this is a repost.