LAStang's Build Thread.......FINALLY!!

[i am ryan]

Whatever happened to getting it painted?

 

[BruceH]

That's good to see. You will like it. What hoses did you have to order?

 

[LAStang1234]

That's good to see. You will like it. What hoses did you have to order?

Hoses for the coolant reservoir.


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[LAStang1234]

Whatever happened to getting it painted?

It's too expensive out here to get anything powder-coated. These Germans want an arm and a leg!


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[LAStang1234]

Started her up finally this afternoon, but turns out I've got a major coolant leak coming from the backside of the intake manifold. Sadly I've got class after work tomorrow so it's gonna have to wait til Friday.


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[speedfreak1000]

hate to hear that, I don't have patience so waiting till Friday would kill me.

 

[LAStang1234]

hate to hear that, I don't have patience so waiting till Friday would kill me.

Haha I went to sleep angry! It's gotta be my heater core or my t-stat isn't torqued down. I obviously missed something.

 

[skwerl]

Could be the coolant line under the intake running from the water pump to the heater.

 

[LAStang1234]

Could be the coolant line under the intake running from the water pump to the heater.

That's what I'm hoping Brian!

 

[LAStang1234]

Found the leak coming from the t-stat above the crossover. Is there suppose to be a gasket? I can hear a hiss of air coming between the t-stat and the crossover itself.

Will RTV sealant do the job?

Lol I had coolant leaking issues with the V3 too, it's a curse apparently.

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[skwerl]

There should be a rubber O ring wedged in around the top of the thermostat, at least there is on mine.

 

[Scott]

There should be a rubber O ring wedged in around the top of the thermostat, at least there is on mine.

Like this maybe?

 

[LAStang1234]

There's my problem right there! Where the hell did that thing go!? Lol, I haven't messed with this thing in years.

Now I gotta try and find this locally. Anyone happen to know the size of the o-ring? mm's?


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[Doug M]

Awesome progress! Excited for you Johnny.
man I need bewst

 

[LAStang1234]

Awesome progress! Excited for you Johnny.
man I need bewst

Thanks Doug! I'm just glad you're back in a Stang!

 

[Scott]

There's my problem right there! Where the hell did that thing go!? Lol, I haven't messed with this thing in years.

Now I gotta try and find this locally. Anyone happen to know the size of the o-ring? mm's?


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John, I don't know the size, but this COULD be the part number: F1VY-8255-A or Motorcraft RG-571. I would verify to be sure.

 

[LAStang1234]

John, I don't know the size, but this COULD be the part number: F1VY-8255-A or Motorcraft RG-571. I would verify to be sure.

You're a saint Scott!! Thank you very much. I'm going to hit up the local Dealership tomorrow and see what I can find. It's a German holiday today so everything is closed...

 

[one eyed willy]

So when is the AirLift going on?

 

[Scott]

You're a saint Scott!! Thank you very much. I'm going to hit up the local Dealership tomorrow and see what I can find. It's a German holiday today so everything is closed...

Holiday in Canada too who knew! lol

 

[Scott]

So when is the AirLift going on?

You and me both!