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Started by pmezo33, August 29, 2015, 06:23:20 PM

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pmezo33

August 29, 2015, 06:23:20 PM
Flushing the coolant and changing out the old thermostat with a new motorcraft.  Closed everything up and i'm seeing bubbles and a small amount of coolant leaking out of the housing.  I'm thinking i may have put the gasket or the thermostat in wrong. 

I wish i remember how i pulled it out so i don't have to ask, but does the gasket go in first and then the thermostat go in on top of the gasket or am i doing this backwards?

BiGMaC

#1
August 29, 2015, 06:59:18 PM
Gasket first when I did mine.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

USMCSHO341

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August 29, 2015, 07:00:40 PM
Pics? I want to do this swap on mine once I buy a replacement


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ZSHO

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August 29, 2015, 07:12:37 PM Last Edit: August 29, 2015, 08:07:55 PM by ZSHO
BiGMaC is correct,install the gasket underneath the stat as shown below,also and preferably the Motorcraft sig on the stat should be at about the 6 00 clock position facing down,hope this helps any,pics below.  Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

BiGMaC

#4
August 29, 2015, 07:16:54 PM
Here's a diagram   

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

USMCSHO341

#5
August 29, 2015, 07:24:17 PM
Will just any tstat work. For example if I walked into autozone or orielly's and asked for a 160* tstat would it work on any vehicle like my SHO? Sorry for the dumb questions. 


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BiGMaC

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August 29, 2015, 07:27:27 PM
Don't think so... Honestly I forget details but there are at least 2major variations in how they actually work and then other minor variations. I think Mike B (EPP) posted pics and explanation somewhere here.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SHOdded

#7
August 29, 2015, 07:44:32 PM
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ZSHO

#8
August 29, 2015, 07:53:46 PM
Quote from: USMCSHO341 on August 29, 2015, 07:24:17 PM
Will just any tstat work. For example if I walked into autozone or orielly's and asked for a 160* tstat would it work on any vehicle like my SHO? Sorry for the dumb questions. 


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There is no such thing as a dumb question around here,please always feel free to ask anything you want brother.  Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

pmezo33

#9
August 29, 2015, 07:55:50 PM
Weird.  At first I did gasket and then t-stat and I was getting a leak.  Switched it around and put the t-stat in first and then the gasket (o-ring) and the leak is gone.  It's sealed up like that. 

ZSHO

#10
August 29, 2015, 08:14:09 PM
Great to hear its not leaking anymore,some stats like the Reische 170 stat require you to install it around the stat but it varies.  Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|
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