98 intake and thermostat

AutoX281 · 09-18-2003, 01:27 PM

So I'm replacing the intake on my 98 (darn 96/97-only recall!). I'm replacing the thermostat and radiator hoses while I'm at it.

The Stant thermostat that I got at my local parts shop, however, doesn't have the little hole/port on the flange like the stock one did. Did I get the wrong one, or does it matter??? I'm assuming that it's to let a little coolant flow at all times, but I'm not sure.

Sorry if this seems lame, but I'm being very anal on everything since this is the first time I'm doing this type of service on my baby. I've wrenched on it b/f but never taken major parts off the engine....

Thanks

AutoX281 · 09-22-2003, 12:26 PM

anyone??? pretty please.......

The Deuce · 09-26-2003, 07:15 PM

it shouldn't.

AutoX281 · 09-26-2003, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the reply Deuce, but I went ahead w/the Ford part instead yesterday just to make sure. They said that the little hole is a steam vent, but couldn't tell me how important it is...

oh well, just paid for peace of mind I guess...

she's almost all back together now.. just need to flush the radiator and reconnect all the wire harness plugs and my intake will be brand spankin' new..

thanks again
--Javier

09-18-2003, 01:27 PM	#1
AutoX281 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 27	98 intake and thermostat So I'm replacing the intake on my 98 (darn 96/97-only recall!). I'm replacing the thermostat and radiator hoses while I'm at it. The Stant thermostat that I got at my local parts shop, however, doesn't have the little hole/port on the flange like the stock one did. Did I get the wrong one, or does it matter??? I'm assuming that it's to let a little coolant flow at all times, but I'm not sure. Sorry if this seems lame, but I'm being very anal on everything since this is the first time I'm doing this type of service on my baby. I've wrenched on it b/f but never taken major parts off the engine.... Thanks __________________ 98 GT Conv, #81 FS, #18 FSL, current autox-er 84 9W SVO, #??? not ready yet.. future autox-er

09-22-2003, 12:26 PM	#2
AutoX281 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 27	anyone??? pretty please....... __________________ 98 GT Conv, #81 FS, #18 FSL, current autox-er 84 9W SVO, #??? not ready yet.. future autox-er

09-26-2003, 07:15 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	it shouldn't. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-26-2003, 07:51 PM	#4
AutoX281 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 27	thanks Thanks for the reply Deuce, but I went ahead w/the Ford part instead yesterday just to make sure. They said that the little hole is a steam vent, but couldn't tell me how important it is... oh well, just paid for peace of mind I guess... she's almost all back together now.. just need to flush the radiator and reconnect all the wire harness plugs and my intake will be brand spankin' new.. thanks again --Javier __________________ 98 GT Conv, #81 FS, #18 FSL, current autox-er 84 9W SVO, #??? not ready yet.. future autox-er

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