• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

Need Help...Hard Coolant Lines

  • Thread starter Thread starter Danman765432
  • Start date Start date Aug 6, 2009
D

Danman765432

Member
Mar 3, 2006
471
0
16
Nutley, NJ
Aug 6, 2009
#1
  • Aug 6, 2009
  • #1
I need help with the hard coolant lines (the black ones that run on the passenger side of the intake manifold to the heater core hoses). Well I was putting on my stock intake since I took off my cobra one since I will be doing the Cash For Clunkers offer. I am only doing this because I have so many problems with the car and I need a car within the next week.

I some how made a gash in the threads where the coolant temp sensor screws in. I have the coolant temp sensor slightly cross threaded in and RTV coating it. Its only like two threads in.

Now if this doesnt work and it leaks what other options do I have?

Thanks,

-Dan
 

True 5.0

Member
Sep 22, 2006
237
0
17
Southeastern Wisconsin
Aug 6, 2009
#2
  • Aug 6, 2009
  • #2
It only has to last until you get to the dealer. As part of the program, the car must be destined to become several manhole covers.
 

foxbodymike

New Member
Aug 6, 2009
5
0
0
Aug 6, 2009
#3
  • Aug 6, 2009
  • #3
At least your not parting the car out. Parting out a mustang is sacriligous I was at a big Mustang junkyard the other day and there was a very nice foxbody and the guy said he was going to part it out and not sell the whole car and I about died... lol
 
D

Danman765432

Member
Mar 3, 2006
471
0
16
Nutley, NJ
Aug 7, 2009
#4
  • Aug 7, 2009
  • #4
Yeah... My oil pan is leaking like crazy and I dont have the time to keep fixing it... The past year the car has become very unrealiable for me as a daily driver and has broken down many times. I would rather have a payment every month for a new car that is realiable rather then dumping money to my mustang that is hasnt run correctly in a year and a half.

Could I just get an adapter and put the sensor in the intake hole and the cap off the hose coming out the water pump and then just connect the two heater hoses together?

-Dan
 

94GTCoupe

10 Year Member
May 7, 2006
1,412
92
79
CA
Aug 7, 2009
#5
  • Aug 7, 2009
  • #5
Posted via Mobile Device
use some jbweld,thread it in as much as you can and let it dry.
only needs to make it too the dealer.
they are going to seize the engine and crush it anyways.
too bad it wont be parted out,there are a lot of poeple trying too keep their mustang running.
it sucks alot of good parts are going to waste.
 
D

Danman765432

Member
Mar 3, 2006
471
0
16
Nutley, NJ
Aug 8, 2009
#6
  • Aug 8, 2009
  • #6
Davis I think that you jinxed me on this one...Well today when I went to start the car back up, my motor seized on me in my driveway. I think I might be parting it out now...I have to figure out what I am going to be doing...I am still pondering how it happened because I cant think of anything falling into the chambers I always tape them off right after I remove the lower and I always tape off the lower so nothing could fall in.

-Dan
 

urban96

bubb rubb says:"woo woooooo"
Founding Member
Sep 24, 2002
3,464
1
69
Syracuse, NY
Aug 8, 2009
#7
  • Aug 8, 2009
  • #7
Danman765432 said:
Yeah... My oil pan is leaking like crazy and I dont have the time to keep fixing it... The past year the car has become very unrealiable for me as a daily driver and has broken down many times. I would rather have a payment every month for a new car that is realiable rather then dumping money to my mustang that is hasnt run correctly in a year and a half.

Could I just get an adapter and put the sensor in the intake hole and the cap off the hose coming out the water pump and then just connect the two heater hoses together?

-Dan
Click to expand...
yeah you can just remove those hard lines, they only feed the heater core. i dont remember if the temp sensor will thread right into that hole or if you will need an adapter. you can also just plug the line that comes off the water pump
 

94GTCoupe

10 Year Member
May 7, 2006
1,412
92
79
CA
Aug 8, 2009
#8
  • Aug 8, 2009
  • #8
Posted via Mobile Device
that sucks.
sorry to hear that.
i hope you figure things out,i know you said you needed a car asap.trading it in would have been a good deal for you.
maybe you can find someone to take the whole car off your hands,instead of parting it out.
that will take forever to get the cash for a down payment on a car.
good luck.
 

revhead347

Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake.
20+ Year Stangneter
Jun 14, 2004
9,302
1,645
214
Acworth, GA
Aug 8, 2009
#9
  • Aug 8, 2009
  • #9
Danman765432 said:
Davis I think that you jinxed me on this one...Well today when I went to start the car back up, my motor seized on me in my driveway. I think I might be parting it out now...I have to figure out what I am going to be doing...I am still pondering how it happened because I cant think of anything falling into the chambers I always tape them off right after I remove the lower and I always tape off the lower so nothing could fall in.

-Dan
Click to expand...

Get a big breaker bar, and see if you can crack it loose and getting running again. Tow it to the dealer, and see if you can drive it up to the sales man.

Kurt
 

revhead347

Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake.
20+ Year Stangneter
Jun 14, 2004
9,302
1,645
214
Acworth, GA
Aug 8, 2009
#10
  • Aug 8, 2009
  • #10
foxbodymike said:
At least your not parting the car out. Parting out a mustang is sacriligous I was at a big Mustang junkyard the other day and there was a very nice foxbody and the guy said he was going to part it out and not sell the whole car and I about died... lol
Click to expand...

Parting out a car is part of life. If people would be respectful of the value of the parts in a car when they bought one, people wouldn't have to part them out. It's not like there is a lack of Fox body Mustangs in this world.

Kurt
 

94GTLaserRC

Squint as you approach, lest you be blinded by my
15 Year Member
May 7, 2002
11,178
13
89
Ernan Says "here it comes... dushbag"
Aug 8, 2009
#11
  • Aug 8, 2009
  • #11
When I put in the Vortech, we just replaced the hard lines with hoses.. I spent extra for good fittings and steel braided hose, but a standard rubber hose from the auto parts score will work.

RC
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Fuel rail help
  • stang9150
  • Mar 3, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
342
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 5, 2026
stang9150
S
O
2001 mustang gt overheating
  • orinsmiley11
  • Jul 17, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
330
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jul 17, 2025
Noobz347
M
2001 v6 heater hose quick connect question
  • mnky99
  • Sep 24, 2025
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
599
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Sep 26, 2025
mnky99
M
D
Engine Coolant and Radio Issues
  • Don7Up
  • Sep 14, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
17
Views
655
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 4, 2025
Don7Up
D
M
2001 v6 heater return pipe leak question
  • mnky99
  • Nov 11, 2025
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
263
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Nov 11, 2025
mnky99
M
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?