Engine Coolant Radiator+Cap

In 2020Jun, while replacing TimingTensioners, the ThermoStatHousing had to be removed for access to

left Tensioner; while draining Coolant, discovered a 6" split & leak in the old 2RowPlasticTankedRadiators

right tank & drain. Described here is the new 4RowAllAlumRadiator which I installed; hopefully it lasts as

long. Swapping the Radiators was generally an easy Like~For~Like process, with two notable differences:

~ TubingFlare Fittings off old TransCooler had to be GroundShort ~0i500 0m013 for new TransCooler.

~ Old MINI Standard Cap did not fit on the new Radiator, required purchasing a new SAEA Standard Cap .

Also 1.5"Upper+Lower RubberHoses were swapped to StainlessFlex to slightly add cooling capacity &

original 1Piece Shroud was modified into a 2Piece Lower+Upper for easy Belt+Fan+Clutch+Pump access.

RADIATOR Ford# 1L5z-8005-ja
\* Factory OriginalEquipment
\* Alum 0m025 Thick 2Row Core
\* Plas 0m038 NLetBarb@RightUpper
\* Plas 0m038 OLetBarb@LeftLower
\* TransCooler+5/8"18Fittings@Left
\* Plas DrainCock@RightLower
\* Plas MINI Small FillNeck@LeftTop
\*\* 0m008 BoilOver+Recover HoseBarb
\* 16psi MINI Cap Ford# e9sz-8100-a
\* 18psi MINI Cap Stant# 10265
\*\* Vents+Recovers From BoilOverTankRADIATOR Dimensions
\* Factory~Upgrade Differences NotedRADIATOR CoolingSpecialist# 2173
\* Upgrade ReplacedEquipment
\* Alum 0m070 Thick 4Row Core
\* Alum 0m038 NLetBarb@RightUpper
\* Alum 0m038 OLetBarb@LeftLower
\* TransCooler+5/8"18Fittings@Left
\* Bras DrainCock@RightLower
\* Alum SAEA Large FillNeck@LeftTop
\*\* 0m008 BoilOver+Recover HoseBarb
\* 16psi SAEA Cap Stant# 10231
\* 18psi SAEA Cap Stant# 10234
\*\* Vents+Recovers From BoilOverTank
RADIATOR TransCooler Fittings
\* Removed & GroundShortRADIATOR TransCooler Connections
\* Tubing ReFlared & ReAssembledRADIATOR Installation Complete
\* With New Pump+Hoses+Fan+Clutch
**Update 2022.Oct @2+Years:** Changing 2RowPlasticTankedRadiator + 192fThermoStat to 4RowAllAlum

Radiator + 183fThermoStat is doing well; during >95f & <20f weather, steep mountain grades, or summer

traffic, runs steady 182~185f. The 4RowRadiator is added insurance against overheating & doesn't create

any operating issues. 183fThermoStat with the ModifiedBypassDisc allows higher flows & cooler running.

## Links To Related Info

Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience:

http://web.archive.org/web/20190125215351if\_/http://www.freeasestudyguides.com/ac-radiator-pressure-cap.html
http://web.archive.org/web/20161221160703if\_/https://www.coolcatcorp.com/Radiator%20Caps/Radiatorcaps.html Vent+Recover Cap Needed, DONT Use UnVented Cap
http://web.archive.org/web/20200409105848if\_/http://durathermfluids.com/pdf/techpapers/pressure-boiling-point.pdf#page=0
http://web.archive.org/web/20180920171528if\_/http://www.veoliawatertech.com/crownsolutions/ressources/documents/2/21823,Glycol.pdf#page=0
http://web.archive.org/web/20200328212031if\_/http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ethylene-glycol-d\_146.html#page=0
http://web.archive.org/web/20180206183339if\_/http://www.agriculture.com/machinery/repair-maintenance/overheating-can-often-be-traced-to-a-bad-pressure-cap
http://web.archive.org/web/20200417053435if\_/http://www.tuneruniversity.com/blog/2011/06/beating-the-heat-advantage-of-a-high-pressure-radiator-cap
http://motorad.com/radiator-pressure-cap-is-the-cooling-systems-pressure-valve
http://web.archive.org/web/20181119231739if\_/http://dsportmag.com/the-tech/engine-cooling-system-101-keepin-it-cool/2#page=0
http://web.archive.org/web/20190806143445if\_/http://www.hotrod.com/articles/glycol-or-water-coolant#page=0
http://web.archive.org/web/20160205094347if\_/http://www.tirereview.com/antifreeze-premixed-or-straight#page=0
http://web.archive.org/web/20171227211354if\_/http://www.sparkplugs.com/learning-center/article/653/quest-for-the-ideal-coolant-ratio
http://web.archive.org/web/20191209125714if\_/http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/Ford\_Explorer\_Radiator.html#page=0
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/radiator-question.488658
http://www.sporttrac.org/threads/radiator-lifespan.118769
https://web.archive.org/web/20210523083714if\_/https://www.motorcraft.com/content/dam/ford-motorcraft/en\_us/motorcraft\_global/products/lubricants/quick\_reference\_charts/antifreeze\_coolants\_english.pdf Coolant FluidSpec
https://web.archive.org/web/20210629012517if\_/https://www.kostusa.com/page/antifreeze-coolants Coolant MixTempRanges
http://youtu.be/wwOmoYgIYSE?t=16 Coolant Drain+Fill
http://youtu.be/8Xut-mY1t4Y?t=15 Coolant FanShroud Install
http://youtu.be/7x1cOcLuEBk?t=55 Coolant Radiator Install
http://youtu.be/5YgCZehWbh8?t=0 Coolant Radiator Install
http://youtu.be/MeruAZebIeU?t=18 Coolant Radiator Install