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Old 23-10-2006, 11:39 AM   #1
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if i undo that bolt on the thermostat will fluid come out? and can i reuse that same bolt?

also i bought the wrong one its the tickford VCT one not the non VCT one anyone want to swap?..lol

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Old 23-10-2006, 03:27 PM   #2
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If you undo it make sure you undo it the right way. I ended up snapping the bolt off and had to get a guy to come out and get it out and it cost me around $120-$130 for the part and labour. I had too buy two new screws as well, but I am pretty sure you would be able to reuse yours.
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Old 23-10-2006, 04:49 PM   #3
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If you undo it make sure you undo it the right way. I ended up snapping the bolt off and had to get a guy to come out and get it out and it cost me around $120-$130 for the part and labour. I had too buy two new screws as well, but I am pretty sure you would be able to reuse yours.
so anti clockwise? lol

will fluid like 'RUSH' out or can i get away with it? and top it up again
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Old 23-10-2006, 05:15 PM   #4
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Mine only trickled out a real little bit. Not much at all. And yes, ANTI-clockwise. Mine seemed to come easier when I turned it clockwise. Now I know why _ :
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ummm i dont have a torgue wrench will that matter???
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Old 23-10-2006, 07:07 PM   #6
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I just done it up tight, lol. Its never had anything go wrong with it, so it should be ok.
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Take it back to your ford dealer and exchange it for an EF/EL one. They fit but you need a new bolt.
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