Engine Both Radiator Hoses Collapsed

[JordanB21]

I just can't understand the logic of removing it...Maybe as apart of engine bay clean up? He did remove the sensor and all, and in the firewall some holes that housed something are now unoccupied. He should of considered going with a bigger radiator before removing the reservoir.

To aluminum reservoir or to factory reservoir?

 

[mikestang63]

I would say factory for a few reasons.

1. it uses the stock mounting points and bolts
2. You can retain the factory low coolant sensor
3. Ford engineers designed it for that application
4. You can get them cheap and it works

 

[JordanB21]

well, i'll add back the stock reservoir, like 40 dollars new (nearest junkyard is an hour away and new is cleaner), and i'll change the cap and thermostat to a 180 still.

I'm sure this'll fix it. If it doesn't then there's plenty to still do as far as the cooling system goes.

 

[gearheadboy]

well, i'll add back the stock reservoir, like 40 dollars new (nearest junkyard is an hour away and new is cleaner), and i'll change the cap and thermostat to a 180 still.

I'm sure this'll fix it. If it doesn't then there's plenty to still do as far as the cooling system goes.

I think you will be fine now.

 

[JordanB21]

Funny it could've been missed by me simply over looking it not being there.

Thanks guys

 

[JordanB21]

Last question and then I'll be set, would a 2.3L fan shroud hook up to mine?
Salvage yard (literally 3 minutes away) only has 2.3s.

 

[gearheadboy]

2.3L had an electric fan.

 

[JordanB21]

To belton! (an hour away). Thanks gearhead for your help in my numerous recent threads.