TaurusKev 1089 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Took the car for her maiden voyage today. I'm scared I put a bottle and a half of coolant, and it's acting weird. So I know there are probably air pockets lingering... I ran the car for awhile, squeezed the upper hose to kind of push coolant around. But the heater sucks when idling, but it hasn't overheated at all... It took awhile to even get my heater to work. Partially scared since, well, as much as I love it, it IS an Essex... But, it runs like a dream of course Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Took the car for her maiden voyage today. I'm scared I put a bottle and a half of coolant, and it's acting weird. So I know there are probably air pockets lingering... I ran the car for awhile, squeezed the upper hose to kind of push coolant around. But the heater sucks when idling, but it hasn't overheated at all... It took awhile to even get my heater to work. Partially scared since, well, as much as I love it, it IS an Essex... But, it runs like a dream of course Except for the constant worry that the head gaskets are going to explode in a catastrophic occurrence, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Took the car for her maiden voyage today. I'm scared I put a bottle and a half of coolant, and it's acting weird. So I know there are probably air pockets lingering... I ran the car for awhile, squeezed the upper hose to kind of push coolant around. But the heater sucks when idling, but it hasn't overheated at all... It took awhile to even get my heater to work. Partially scared since, well, as much as I love it, it IS an Essex... But, it runs like a dream of course My memory tells me the Essex is a hard one to de-air. On the other hand if there is a gasket issue, it may blow compression into the coolant and make a air pocket that will not go away. Best of luck. -chart- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Well, I had head gasket problems when I bought the car. Air was being pumped INTO the car. Even drove it from Illinois to Indiana, and my entire coolant was near empty. Kept a jug of water. Later I put Blue Devil in and it fixed the issue 100%. I put new coolant and Blue Devil in, I never lost a single ounce of coolant after that. Hopefully it's still working after losing almost all my coolant, but we'll see. If not, I'll put another bottle in. It worked better than I expected. This was about 2 years ago? It was near when I bought my car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_05_SEL 1417 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Blue Devil treatment was in July 2013. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Just about, also damn does the 3.8L look attractive or what? Auto manufacturers need to realize, opening the hood is like taking the bra off of a hot chick. It's gotta be attractive and amazing. Other engines that win at being sexy: SHO V6 and V8, Essex S/C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Just about, also damn does the 3.8L look attractive or what? Auto manufacturers need to realize, opening the hood is like taking the bra off of a hot chick. It's gotta be attractive and amazing. Other engines that win at being sexy: SHO V6 and V8, Essex S/C. Looks aren't worth a damn if the performance isn't there I'd rather have a engine that's fun than one that looks good haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Power is there. Trust me, the Essex can fly thanks to her torque Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 It's a torquey engine, sure. I wouldn't want own though; I love my durance. To each their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Torque + HP helps you get up and go. Both of them are equally important in performance. The more torque, the easier and faster it is for me to get up and go. Much easier for my engine to move that heavy station wagon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Torque + HP helps you get up and go. Both of them are equally important in performance. The more torque, the easier and faster it is for me to get up and go. Much easier for my engine to move that heavy station wagon OK for me, this has it all. Appearance Torque HP Sound (purrs, then screams) and it doesn't leak. NEVER. Oil, Air, Intake, and such. But, that is just my take. -chart- ps, on the technical side, note the fuel rail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 At least your alternator is on top Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 At least your alternator is on top Yea but still I figure 2 hours to remove it. Have to drain the coolant which means removing the tank. That involves removing a cross brace and the PS resivor. Might as well do a belt at the same time. Belt involves the same routine. Just add on inner fender liner and front tire. But no need to remove air dam for coolant. Easy drain. Other things are easier than a Bull. -chart- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Easy fix. Only issue was getting the snow off the hood. No tools needed. I have this hiss sound that changes with engine speed. Hear it yesterday when cold but it went away. Today, it did not. So raised the hood at idle and looked and looked and it was from the belt area, but seemed to be down low. Then I saw it: I had dropped my magnet on a rod and the magnet was stuck to the A/C clutch and the rod was rubbing the belt. This thing has a small flexible rod with a mag on one end and handle on the other. Problem solved. No harm as I can see. It could have gone through the pulley and made a mess. Guess I should slap the mechanic. Again. Strange happenings at my house. -chart- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHO-WGN 74 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Damn Ford. They keep changing things. Looking at your Continental strut bar and it appears different compared to mine. Do any of them swap and fit on a Taurus Generation 4? If yes, which ones?Strange happenings elsewhere as well. Being close to the holidays, my son reminded me of the practical joke I pulled on him ten or so years ago. I had just purchased the red Taurus wagon. I emailed the son and told him I was in midlife crisis and splurged to buy a little red car for myself. I gave him some of the particulars:four wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disk brakes and DOHC (four valves per cylinder) engine designed by Porsche (the Duratec was designed by Porsche Engineering.) He bit and was quite disappointed when all he found was another wagon. The joys of being a parent never cease. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Damn Ford. They keep changing things. Looking at your Continental strut bar and it appears different compared to mine. Do any of them swap and fit on a Taurus Generation 4? If yes, which ones? Strange happenings elsewhere as well. Being close to the holidays, my son reminded me of the practical joke I pulled on him ten or so years ago. I had just purchased the red Taurus wagon. I emailed the son and told him I was in midlife crisis and splurged to buy a little red car for myself. I gave him some of the particulars:four wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disk brakes and DOHC (four valves per cylinder) engine designed by Porsche (the Duratec was designed by Porsche Engineering.) He bit and was quite disappointed when all he found was another wagon. The joys of being a parent never cease. The Cont engine is low profile. Intake sucked way down between the cylinders. So, there is a clear shot strut to strut. You could make one from elect conduit if you wished. Bulls use high rise intake runners that get in the way. -chart- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 The Manistee navigating the icy Fox River in downtown Green Bay, crossing "under" the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge. She's all of 620 feet long and is pushed along by 3000 HP. In the foreground is a Ford Taurus, 16.5 feet long and a whopping 155hp. I managed to be downtown at the exact right time to catch some nice pictures, would have been much better during the day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheViking 10 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Great shot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanator 85 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Quick question. Does anyone know the size/thread pitch for the rear pinch bolts. Would hopefully like to get them before Monday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Quick question. Does anyone know the size/thread pitch for the rear pinch bolts. Would hopefully like to get them before Monday 12 mm 1.75 mm pitch. 50 mm overall length, minimum. Head label 9.8 metric for = grade 8 -chart- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanator 85 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks chart! I had a feeling it would be you that knew. This is a pain. Kinda looking like I might need to drill them and go with a longer bolt and nut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-chart- 287 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks chart! I had a feeling it would be you that knew. This is a pain. Kinda looking like I might need to drill them and go with a longer bolt and nut Good luck with that. Might want to remove the spindle from the car for that one. I have never broken one on Taurus/Sables. However, I have worn myself out with elect impact just back and forth, spray, back and forth, hammer the head, back and forth. When the elect gets too hot to hold, take a break. I have done '88, '87, '90 and '92 had just been done by others and I had a re-do due to faulty strut. So non issue there. I also did the '03 Sedan when I did the wheel cylinders an it was not too bad. Still hammered on them. And that 8 year old non rust belt car. Just put in new bolts and put wheel bearing grease in the clearance hole. So if I ever need to pull them, it will be easy. It is the rust in the clearance hole that is the issue. Best of luck. -chart- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks chart! I had a feeling it would be you that knew. This is a pain. Kinda looking like I might need to drill them and go with a longer bolt and nut I managed to get my driver's rear pinch bolt out with lots of PB Blaster, a heat gun and a pneumatic impact wrench used in 2 second bursts. It was the factory bolt and was rusted really bad. It took about an hour but it came out. The threads on the bolt stretched in the process so I had to get a new one from the dealer for $7.13 USD. Heat seems to be what did the trick. When the bolt finally came out it was stuck in the socket on the wrench. I tried to pull it out and when I touched it I heard a little sizzle followed by a very strong feeling of my fingers being burned. The little heat gun had raised the temperature of the spindle and bolt by several hundred degrees! Not bad for a Harbor Freight cheapo item. It was a lot easier to use than a torch too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanator 85 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I think I'm just gonna take it to the college. A friend of mine is taking auto mechanics course there and says they can do it. I spent a couple hours out there with lots of heat and deep creep with no result at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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