2002 Thermostat

[JMac4506]

Hey Everyone!
I just replaced my engine thermostat.
Took me about an hour, but I was going into it blindly.
I think I can do one in about 35 minutes now with what I've learned.
If anyone is interested I will post a How To with pics of what I did.

 

[stevedaphotoman]

Love to see it JMac.. Visuals are always great for us novice and the reference will live on in this forum..

 

[cedarbird2]

JMac
Please do it would be helpful to a lot of us

 

[Elsie]

When you replace the thermostat it is a good time also to replace the plastic thermostat housing. It's the plastic parts that cause problems on these birds. I've had to replace both the upper and lower radiator hose on my Bird not because the rubber hose went bad put the dam plastic connectors.

 

[Pelagic]

had mine replaced by the dealer last fall. Still leaking.

 

[Anchor10]

My thermostat occasionally sticks and indicates the engine is overheating. Then, it releases and everything is fine in like -- 5 seconds. time for a new one or will this take care of itself? The car had been sitting for long periods before I bought it. 148K miles.

 

[JMac4506]

Sorry it has taken so long.
I have taken all the pics and started putting together a post when I continually started over heating.
I have finally found my root cause culprit. Seems I too have become victim of the fractured degas bottle.
So I thought I would wait and post pics from replacing it as well.
Please just be a bit more patient.
Thanks!

 

[T-Bird Brain]

I replaced my thermostat housing and thermostat with OEM parts. I also used the Ford coolant mixed with distilled water (50/50). The Bird runs all day long in the middle of the temp gage with no issues! The guy before me used aftermarket parts and had issues (leaks, no overheating).