So im trying to get to my IMRCs and the coolant crossover tube does not seem to want to come out, it appears there is nothing holding it into the heads but i don't know if i just have to use some muscle and yank them out? Im not trying to hurt anything, the coolant temp sensor is unplugged, i don't have to actually take the sensor out do it? Wouldn't really make much sense doesn't appear that has anything to do with holding it in. So do i just yank it out or what? The smaller bracket it is attached to above the alternator has been loosened up coolant has been drained. upper intake is off. Help please!
coolant crossover removal help. ASAP is appreciated.
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as long as u see no bolts and the sensors are unplugged..take a crowbar and just pry up...they are stuck in there good
It's been a long time since I have looked at it but don't the mounting tabs for the coolant cross-over go under the bracket above the alternator?
A set of nuts come off the studs, the bracket comes up and off the studs, then another taller set of nuts comes off the studs and then you can pull the coolant cross-over up and off. I think? Don't quote me...
A set of nuts come off the studs, the bracket comes up and off the studs, then another taller set of nuts comes off the studs and then you can pull the coolant cross-over up and off. I think? Don't quote me...
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He's right. It just takes some time and muscle but it will come out. Not trying to scare you but don't f***-up the tube, because you can not get it from ford or anyone else for that matter. except e-bay. Just pry a little on the right then left and it should come off. And you're going to need to get new o-rings. good luck.
Ok thanks fellas, i just didn't wanna **** anything up by just yanking on it.
I can continue. Very much appreciated, i'll have pics up later of my journey lol.
I can continue. Very much appreciated, i'll have pics up later of my journey lol.
Here's what we did. After struggling with it for about 10 minutes (already knew it was gonna be a bitch).
That's my buddy Alex. (Eastcoast5.0 on here).
Kinda wish we took a second pic of him on his back and feet in the air, still clenching the pipe.
That's my buddy Alex. (Eastcoast5.0 on here).
Kinda wish we took a second pic of him on his back and feet in the air, still clenching the pipe.
Lol I used some penetrating oil and no problems!
I'll second the new o-rings comment!! I made that mistake the first time and will never make it again!!
I'll second the new o-rings comment!! I made that mistake the first time and will never make it again!!
lol i used a prybar and some cardboard on the valve cover so i didn't scratch it, my coolant tube looks rough though ima paint it.
Yup, i powder coated mine flat black while it was off.
penetrating oil, and a 1 inch by 3/4 rectangle shaped piece of wood so it was softer than the metal and then pryed it out with leverage from other parts of the car.
I started on the left than moved to the right and went back and forth to get it out a little at a time
I started on the left than moved to the right and went back and forth to get it out a little at a time
Check your coolant temperature gauge sender to see if it has a two pin connector or just the one threaded stud. If it has the one threaded stud as mine does, then if you paint or powder coat it, you will need to scrape some off to give it a good electrical ground to the engine or your temperature gauge will not work right.
As I recall I found a long 2" x 4" and pryed side to side and used penetrating oil. Leverage is your friend, just be careful as has been said by others, as a replacement isn't real easy to come by.
yeah i got it guys the pic of the prybar + cardboard is it coming off.
Thanks a lot and mwolson i'll keep that in mind thanks for that and the PM
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Thanks a lot and mwolson i'll keep that in mind thanks for that and the PM
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