Intake Manifold question

[TheSalad]

Hey,

Tomorrow, I am planning on fixing a coolant leak by redoing the intake install, with new gaskets and all that. The manual says I need to drain the cooling system, and my question is, it THAT really necessary?

Anyone know?

 

[tomustang]

Did you get a new intake or not?


*Edited, didn't see sig

 

[Dusstbuster]

1. You're not going to fix your coolant leak by replacing the gaskets, it's the plastic that's cracked

2. Ford has a warranty out right now, go to the dealership and check it out

Read the Sticky http://eleanor.pro3i.com/showthread.php?t=602088

that's why it's there

He's got a 96, we arent covered under the settlement...

 

[TheSalad]

Maybe you didnt see my signature.
I did a PI swap, so my intake is the new '02 one with the aluminum crossover.
The leak is in the back, close to the firewall on the drivers side.

 

[CanadaStang]

Yes you'll need to drain the rad.

 

[stangGT97]

Yes you'll need to drain the rad.

yeah, just remove the lower plug in the radiator and let it drain. You do not need to do a complete flush or anything though, just wanna make sure that theres nothing in the manifold when you life it off the heads