I've got a 2001 6 cyl explorer. Its overheating. Plenty of coolant & water. I want to replace the water pump and thermostat.

Does anyone have a website that shows a graphic or schematic of this?

I know just enough about cars and trucks to be kinda dangerous, lol, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
Sharon

 

"Plenty of coolant and water" implies that your head gasket is good, but a double check of your oil dipstick to make sure no foaming or water might be a good thing to do. The same goes for the water pump. If it isn't leaking, it's probably good (unless it sheared the shaft or some other rare event). I would just try the thermostat and give it a try from there...as long as no other failures are evident. Also, you may want to inspect the radiator from the front to make sure it's not plugged with leaves or something. I've also used the garden hose to run water from the aft side of the radiator, and push out debris from the front side. My trucks are older and this may not be an issue for you. If you do this, be careful not to damage the cooling fins of the radiator. Hope this helps.

 

Sent you a mail...

 

thank both of you very much. I'm looking forward to the repair email!! Please watch the Thunderbird forum for message from me too.. :::: sigh :::: when it rains it poors, I'm trying to fix my mothers T-bird for her too... not the body work, but the axle and whatever else was munched in the crash.

Thank you again!

Sharon

 

Hayapower - I got the instructions, thanks. You're right I can't see the graphics.

Its definitely my thermostat, I sent you an email also - I was wondering if I can take the thermostat out and drive 20 miles into town to get anew one?

Thanks,
Sharon

 

Not sure why that happens,, seems to be hit and miss when sent.. Although the images 'are' in theemails content/attachment when checked from my 'sent' messages folder.. Think it's on the recieving end, because I've never had any problems sending docs home...

 

[/align]Thermostat โ€” 4.0L SOHC
Removal and Installation
1. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the bolts and the accelerator control splash shield.

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3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12.

4. Remove the upper radiator hose.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the hose clamp.
3. Position the hose aside.

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5. Remove the bolts, water outlet adapter and thermostat.
ยท Inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new O-ring seal if necessary.


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6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

Hey RMKing those are fantastic, thanks TONS! I think I can get things figured out now. Say a prayer for me if you are so inclined!

Sharon