Water bypass tube part number

[jammer123]

Hello all,
my 01 SEL sprang a leak yesterday and I found the "water bypass tube and hose assembly" had developed a small hole in the 90 deg joint. Its the black tube that runs under the intake and has a press fit O-ring to seal it. Ive seen some threads about putting JB weld or even soldering the hole, but I figured I might just inquire on a new one. When I run the part number through every resource I have (im overseas so it'll be monday night before i can call a stateside dealership) the number that is actually stamped on the part shows no mathches. Has there been a change to numbers that I didnt hear about??

The number on the part is XF2E-8548-AB. Ive tried with and without dashes.

Any ideas?

[catvents]

Originally Posted by jammer123

Hello all,
my 01 SEL sprang a leak yesterday and I found the "water bypass tube and hose assembly" had developed a small hole in the 90 deg joint. Its the black tube that runs under the intake and has a press fit O-ring to seal it. Ive seen some threads about putting JB weld or even soldering the hole, but I figured I might just inquire on a new one. When I run the part number through every resource I have (im overseas so it'll be monday night before i can call a stateside dealership) the number that is actually stamped on the part shows no mathches. Has there been a change to numbers that I didnt hear about??

The number on the part is XF2E-8548-AB. Ive tried with and without dashes.

Any ideas?

Number that I got from Varsity Ford MI is : XF2Z-8548-AA and the price
on april 16 was $47.55 plus shipping. If you enter this number it will work. here is their web site:
http://www.newfordparts.com/

[tjgalvez]

Try this part #:F4DZ8A582A, at www:discountfordpartsaty2kford.com. Their website price is $13.50 plus shipping. They are located in Burien, WA. 206-431-7331. Hope it helps.

[12Ounce]

Part # XF2Z-18663-AA,
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Part #KM-4386, or XF2Z-8548-AA,
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I don't have my reciepts. ... I'm not sure you want either of these, just had them avail for photos. Click on image for more detail view.

[mundy5]

jammer, i'd be extra careful and double check that you are ordering the correct part even if it means taking a trip down to a ford dealer and asking the parts guy while pointing visually at the hose.

[catvents]

Originally Posted by 12Ounce

Part # XF2Z-18663-AA,
.

.
Part #KM-4386, or XF2Z-8548-AA,
.

.
I don't have my reciepts. ... I'm not sure you want either of these, just had them avail for photos. Click on image for more detail view.

You are right 120unce, the top one is the one that is attached to the water pump and the other one goes under the intake.

[jammer123]

Thanks everyone! I did just that, pulled it off and took it down to the dealership. Parts guy was very helpful. He mentioned that they sell a lot of them because people dont maintain the coolant like they should (drain and flush). Lesson learned? Maintain fluids like they should be!


Thanks again

[garync1]

Guess thats why my tube is still good.. ohhhhhhhh I Better knock on wood.

[12Ounce]

I don't believe in draining and refilling ... but I do believe in checking the coolant about twice a year to make sure its rich in anti-freeze ... about 60% ... and at least once in early life of car, I pour in a can of "water pump lube and rust preventative".

I've never yet replaced those tubes either (230 kmiles), but seems like good insurance to have them on hand.

[garync1]

About every six months I just dump a new gallon of antifreeze coolant in.. I just drain the tank mainly.. If you do that when a car is new you want ever have to change it.. Same with brake fluid.. I vac pump my brake fluid out like that to.. Need to do my Power steering now I already change it 2 yrs back..

[tripletdaddy]

Originally Posted by garync1

I vac pump my brake fluid out like that to...

Garync, could you briefly explain vac pumping your brakes. You have a hand vac pump you attach to the brake line at the piston, wheel cylinder, etc.? Why is this better than using brake pedal? I've obviously not used one or have one. Thanks