Normal Coolant temp?

[Screw]

Good catch get busy now lol

[RedSN]

looks like it could be water pump - can you see leaking from the top from hose clamp or thermostat housing..?

Still has the plastic intake and t-stat housing? (Can’t remember when the switch to aluminum)

[hammerhead]

Still has the plastic intake and t-stat housing? (Can’t remember when the switch to aluminum)

im not sure what the new edge have - I skipped a few gens...lol

[ZR]

Yes, if still equipped, plastic intake manifold cross over (or if it's had a cheap all alum replacement) or water pump most common front leaks.

[Laffs]

If his car is an 04 it should not have the plastic crossover. When they went from Windsor production to Romeo they swapped that as well which was 01-02 I believe.

Looks like a bad water pump to me

[Styrofoam04]

I have never done anything like this and I would really like to try, but before I do something stupid.. Is there any special equipment that is needed? like a lift or special tools?

And any advice is much appreciated

[hammerhead]

Just basic hand tools really - a big drain pan - to drain the anti freeze is always good - might be a good idea to inspect the rad and possible replace hose's (hose's can sometimes be difficult to remove) a lot of patience and give yourself a day to do a good job - good luck there's lots of help here if you need advice on the way!

[hammerhead]

^^^^forgot to mention - many aluminum parts here with steel fasteners - try not to break the fasteners off if they are stuck don't force - if they are stubborn heat with a propane torch or tap lightly with a hammer to free them up ^^^^

[mavrrrick]

Hey, if you need any other tools, i got. Just ordered adapter as well, will have tomorrow if you still need.

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I'm at Brock and Rossland area.

Sent you a text

[RedSN]

^^^^forgot to mention - many aluminum parts here with steel fasteners - try not to break the fasteners off if they are stuck don't force - if they are stubborn heat with a propane torch or tap lightly with a hammer to free them up ^^^^

Some bolts can be corroded to the point of not needing much force to break. I got to the last bolt before this happened...


(realize this is a 302, so may not be even remotely relevant)