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What are the installation procedures for replacing Ford part # 1F1Z8N030BA

Tiny
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Coolant leak at "connector" which is mounted into lower intake manifold connected coolant reservoir return line to engine.

Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 6:08 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Can you attach a picture of the connector you referred to in the post?

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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 6:25 AM
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Here they are.
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 6:30 AM
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That is an elbow for the heater hose off the intake. Is that correct? It looks like it presses into the manifold and has a hose on the other side.

Hard to see from a distance with the picture.

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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 6:53 AM
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You are correct it is an elbow, but it is the return/overflow line from the coolant reservoir.
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 6:58 AM
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Okay, what is the issue with the elbow? Is it leaking? Broken? That is a rare part to fail unless there is severe corrosion in the cooling system.

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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:05 AM
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It is corroded with pin holes leaking coolant, I have remove the old part which was actually loose from the corrosion. New part has been ordered, I just want to make sure I install it properly.
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:08 AM
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Okay, did you get all of it out of the manifold?

Like I said before, it presses into the intake manifold. When you get the new part, you will need to tap it into the manifold until it bottoms out.

I would also have the cooling system acid flushed to get rid of all the corrosion. Water pump impeller issues are common for systems with this corrosion.

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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:11 AM
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Greatly appreciate your time and attention in responding. If I may ask one more question. Should any sealant or lubricant be applied before tapping the part in?
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:13 AM
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No, that will make it difficult for installation and you may damage the connector. The most I would use is a little vaseline.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:21 AM
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Much appreciate, thank you!
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:25 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:28 AM

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