Coolant issues after KB install

Shane361 · 09-08-2007, 11:46 AM

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1rst problem was that ford didnt burp the coolant system as they should have. 2nd problem was I installed a thermostat hoping that was the problem and it didnt work cause it was the wrong one. I told Oreileys about this but doubt they will do anything about it. Their 03/04 thermo opens at 193 and not 180 as I needed plus it was shorter which meant it wouldnt do its job. So with the proper FORD thermo and a good coolant flush she is back to normal. Idle to HWY was between 184 and 190. Now..I was also missing on #3, so I replaced the coil pack and she is perfect again. Cleaning the filter and then gonna go for a spin. Thanks for all the advice guys-Shane

09-08-2007, 11:46 AM	#9
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	End of story... 1rst problem was that ford didnt burp the coolant system as they should have. 2nd problem was I installed a thermostat hoping that was the problem and it didnt work cause it was the wrong one. I told Oreileys about this but doubt they will do anything about it. Their 03/04 thermo opens at 193 and not 180 as I needed plus it was shorter which meant it wouldnt do its job. So with the proper FORD thermo and a good coolant flush she is back to normal. Idle to HWY was between 184 and 190. Now..I was also missing on #3, so I replaced the coil pack and she is perfect again. Cleaning the filter and then gonna go for a spin. Thanks for all the advice guys-Shane