i have a 02 does anyone know how hard it is to change the oil cooler? i have a leak in mine

 

There not too bad pull the fender well off and you can get to it easy. Only 5 bolts hold it on, 2 bolts on one side and 3 on the other and it will come out. Make sure to drain the block and rad or your gonna have a nice mess.

 

Not hard, just messy!! Someone else will chime in on details. I did mine last summer. Cant really remember any issues except that it was messy!

 

does anyone know a price of the oil cooler i cant seem to find ed the parts guy on here? so i should set aside like 3 or 4 hrs to do this work

 

I know the entire cooler is spendy, but the o ring kit is less than 40 bucks IIRC.

 

<TABLE width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>First step to removing the oil cooler is draining the coolant that includes the block drains

Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Draining

WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or result in personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

CAUTION: The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly and the system filled with new coolant.

CAUTION: Some vehicles cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color). Others are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same type of coolant that was drained from the system. Do not mix coolant types.

NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty, or contaminated coolant requires replacement.

Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock (8115). If equipped disconnect the coolant return hose at the fluid cooler.
Remove the fill cap from the degas bottle.
Open the radiator draincock. Remove the cylinder drain plug, if equipped, to drain the coolant from the cylinder block (6010 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Coolant Article

you will also want to drain the oil and keep the oil plug out..when you pull the cooler off some water may go into the block..if it does it will come out the oil plug..

i have a PDF file with all instructions on removing and re install with TQ's also has spec's on rebuilding the cooler.. but it cant be posted here..file to big..PM me your address and ill email it to you..

 

here you go..the PDF file is posted in this link

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...l-coolers.html

 

thanks everyone for your help also does anyone have ed the parts guys address so i can email him and ask him for a price on a cooler

thanks

 

Ed's Website:

FTE Parts Guy

 

Th!nk Parts Guy/FTE Parts Guy



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this is pretty cool..I just realized you can click on the view, add to cart and ask Ed questions by clicking on the box to lower right of each part in my last post.....i made it too easy for you..lol

 

I think I am experiencing the same issue