2000 LS Thermostat
buzaggie
03-22-2007, 04:14 PM
Hello:
Can anybody tell me the procedure for replacing the thermostat on a 2000 LS? I have the 2001 manual but understand the thermostat is in a different location for the 2000. I've searched the forum and can't find the answer. Thanks for your help.
Can anybody tell me the procedure for replacing the thermostat on a 2000 LS? I have the 2001 manual but understand the thermostat is in a different location for the 2000. I've searched the forum and can't find the answer. Thanks for your help.
shorod
03-22-2007, 06:40 PM
Sounds like you're a do-it-yourselfer. You may want to visit www.fordcds.com and download the manual for your 2000.
I have the manual for the 2002 model year, so I don't expect I'll be of much help.
-Rod
I have the manual for the 2002 model year, so I don't expect I'll be of much help.
-Rod
buzaggie
03-22-2007, 08:53 PM
Hi Rod:
I've actually tried the 2000 CD from fordcds.com and found that the file is corrupt. I believe this may be why no one on the forums has the 2000 manual. I do have the 2001 but heard the thermostat placement is different. Do you or anyone else happen to know if this is true? Thanks!
I've actually tried the 2000 CD from fordcds.com and found that the file is corrupt. I believe this may be why no one on the forums has the 2000 manual. I do have the 2001 but heard the thermostat placement is different. Do you or anyone else happen to know if this is true? Thanks!
shorod
03-22-2007, 10:42 PM
Sorry, I don't know if that's true. I don't recall reading on the forum that that is the case, but I don't recall reading that it's not the case either.
-Rod
-Rod
Quik_LS
03-23-2007, 01:58 PM
it's the same for 2000-2002
is it a V8?
is it a V8?
buzaggie
03-23-2007, 02:04 PM
Yes it is a V8, I keep wondering if the intake manifold really has to be removed, of if I can get underneath well enough. Any thoughts?
Quik_LS
03-24-2007, 03:47 PM
nope - it is very simple 15min job.
- you drain the coolant - draincock on the lower passenger side of the rad
- you remove the three bolts holding the t-stat housing on. the cooling tower is the black tower in the middle front on top of the engine - just in front of the intake manifold. the t-stat is in the housing where the lower rad hose attaches to the cooling tower.
- pop the t-stat out
reverse to put it back together
make sure to properly bleed the system when you re-fill
- you drain the coolant - draincock on the lower passenger side of the rad
- you remove the three bolts holding the t-stat housing on. the cooling tower is the black tower in the middle front on top of the engine - just in front of the intake manifold. the t-stat is in the housing where the lower rad hose attaches to the cooling tower.
- pop the t-stat out
reverse to put it back together
make sure to properly bleed the system when you re-fill
buzaggie
03-25-2007, 07:47 PM
UPDATE:
Well guys, before I saw your message quick_LS, I decided to give it a try Saturday afternoon. I was able to fine the thermostat through my local CarQuest for $16.00. Anyway, long story short, the total job took about 1.5 hours and went very well. I did misunderstand the directions for filling and bleeding. Once I straightened that out, cars running great. As always, the information on this forum in outstanding. Thanks again guys
Well guys, before I saw your message quick_LS, I decided to give it a try Saturday afternoon. I was able to fine the thermostat through my local CarQuest for $16.00. Anyway, long story short, the total job took about 1.5 hours and went very well. I did misunderstand the directions for filling and bleeding. Once I straightened that out, cars running great. As always, the information on this forum in outstanding. Thanks again guys
Quik_LS
03-25-2007, 09:31 PM
good for you!
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