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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 12:51 PM
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OK, what's this for?

I just changed my lower and upper radiator hoses on my 2012 6.2, and found this piece on the ground. All the new hoses fit perfectly and it's holding pressure. I checked the repair manual and do not see it. Any ideas?



this is the mysterious U.F.O. object. Unidentified Ford Object...
 
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Pretty sure that is the radiator insert so the plastic doesn't deform. Don't think they are supposed to be removable.
 
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