With that much electrolysis damage to the cover there is probably more throughout the engine,possibly in the cylinders

 

That's what he's concerned about in cyl #2 and 8

 

wow glad i test my coolant every spring! everyone needs to get the test strips its only 15$ for 50 of them

 

What Coolant strip test kit brand name do you Guys recommend?

 

i use the napa kit. looks like a pill bottle with strips in it.

 

I would bet it's the factory front cover and it was a motorcraft water pump.

 

wow i hope that dont happen to mine!

 

Wow!!!! I'm pushin 176,000 and still have Factory pump. Hope this isn't whats goin on in mine.

 

WOW is right...I haven't heard much of these water pumps going bad. I guess staying on top of your maintenance will prevent this

 

WOW is RIGHT!!! Marty do you think all this is a result of coolant neglect? Just wondering from the flange clamp on upside down if somebody knew & just patched or rigged this truck just to move it, I think X said he just bought it in March/April. I don't believe I'd buy a pair of socks let alone a truck from that outfit, just from what is seen so far.

 

Headed out to get the front cover. Be back in about 5 hours. Going to throw the front cover back on with a new water pump and recheck pressure test.

 

Crossing my fingers for you guys!

In my saltwater fishing boats we have what's called a "ZINC" sacrificial anode that we screw into the coolant passage in heat exchangers. Does anyone think sacrificial anodes would be helpful in our powerstrokes?

 

He's gettn there

 

The place I bought it from is so shady . I've been reading reviews on them and they all say the same thing . "I broke down" . Service was terrible . It's a Ford Dealership which is the sad part .

 

This is what I traded for the EX . Mint condition inside and out