OEM Ford Thunderbird Oil Cooler

Ford Thunderbird Oil Cooler Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Oil Cooler
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  Q: How to service and repair the oil cooler on Ford Thunderbird?

  A: Service or repair of the oil cooler begins by hoisting the vehicle into NEUTRAL position and then removing the Battery Cable. The service procedure begins with draining coolant from the system alongside draining engine oil before removing both coolant hoses from the oil cooler. After removing the oil filter with its gasket check the oil cooler for both aluminum and metal content which signals potential mechanical damage. First extract the bolt securing the oil cooler before discarding the gasket and carrying out an inspection of the cooler. An inspection of surfaces and gasket contamination must happen first along with gasket treatment using clean engine oil. Fasten the oil cooler while using a new gasket and bolt. Revolve the cooler to the right until the locating pin touches the stop before tightening the bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). Apply clean engine oil to the new oil filter gasket followed by filter installation until the seal touches its surface and then tighten the filter 270 degrees beyond contact point with an oil filter strap wrench. After connecting the two coolant hoses to the oil cooler users must fill the engine with new clean engine oil and connect the battery ground cable. After filling the engine cooling system users need to perform a bleed procedure exactly to avoid damage to the engine.