Ok... I've replaced the thermostat & o-ring seal. Apparently there are no other gaskets on top. I just started the car & looked for leaks. Yes, it's still spurting like a mfer out of the top of the thermostat housing thing... but I also noticed it's spurting out of the bottom of it too. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks.
-Mike
Check for cracks. I once put a thermostat in upside down and tightened the housing. The housing cracked and had to be replaced.
Damn you, Yen. It's a crack. A decent sized one. What is this part called? (It's black... and is part of where the fuel injectors are (i think). It's not the silver aluminum/metal part. Any idea what it's called & an approximate cost? Thanks =).
-Mike
Um just so you know, the '96 and '97 GT's had a technical service bulletin on the intake manifold (the plastice black thing) and Ford will replace the part free of charge for I think 7 years. They replaced mine TWICE, as it broke both times right in the area that you are describing.
Good luck -
Know where I can find more information on this on the web?
-Mike
Question: Do TSB's have any limitations on them as far as the time you have to get them done? There is one (96-12-25) that has to do with replacing the cooling system higher capacity parts (radiator, a/c condesor, etc.) that would solve my problem of the engine running hot in this hot SW Florida weather....
Iggy '01 Dyna Super Glide '96 Mustang GT Convertible Keep your powder dry and don't let your meat-loaf. :o)
i am not too sure, but i would think each tsb may have its own specific time period -
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