Thermostat housing removal socket size needed

2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
25,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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PUNKINNULTY
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What size socket is needed to remove the thermostat housing bolts? Is it a SAE or metric size?
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May 4, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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CADIEMAN
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The hose clamp is 5/16 or 8mm the housing is 13mm deep swivel socket.
May 4, 2015 at 4:47 PM
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PUNKINNULTY
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Thank you very much for the prompt response. My son has tried every SAE socket made for the task of removing the housing to replace the thermostat.
May 4, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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No problem. Happy to help.
May 5, 2015 at 11:38 AM