Ford9498

So I need to change out my radiator for cracks at the driver side hose connection. I read that this is a common thing with these radiators. I’m looking at sourcing parts from fcpeuro because of their lifetime warranty. They have a behr and I assume a factory radiator available for sale. Is one better than the other?
I’m also going to change out the upper and lower hoses at the same time. I know they need o rings but is it only on the radiator side? Or at the engine also? I can’t find anything saying that the engine side gets them also.
Shawn

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ctravis595

i'm dealing with the same thing right now, it's barely starting to leak at the driver side fitting. just waiting for a good day to replace both radiator and a/c condenser as my condenser is damaged. this will be a good day to change out engine coolant, maybe do the seals on the oil filter housing/oil pressure test port on the front of the engine too

Ford9498

Pmercury, thank you very much! That’s awesome and exactly what I’ve been looking for! Where did this come from? It would be nice to have access to something like this if it’s in a manual.

Ford9498

I’m ordering parts tonight and gonna start tearing it apart tomorrow night. Not sure yet but it doesn’t look like to bad of a job to do. I also need to start tracking down some of the small oil leaks that I have.

Ford9498

I’m looking at a 180* thermostat, is that really worth anything? Gonna change out the thermostat while I’m at it.

pmercury

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pm me for info

pmercury

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leave that stock

Ford9498

Will do. Pm sent