Thermostat 2002 Vulcan...Spring in or out? - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

runfrombears · 12-03-2012, 07:23 PM

This is weird, it seems to only fit with spring going into hose. But every video i've seen shows spring going into head. (BOGGLE)

I AM A MORON.

machineop · 12-03-2012, 07:50 PM

Yup..it goes in head!

runfrombears · 12-03-2012, 08:11 PM

Why the heck wouldn't it fit....I guess i'll unscrew it and try it again. I made a huge mess with gasket sealer.

behlinla · 12-03-2012, 09:01 PM

Spring in, jiggle valve up.

Jeff K · 12-04-2012, 08:05 AM

Any chance the parts store gave you the wrong part? Does the new part look just like the old one?

sfhess · 12-04-2012, 11:21 AM

Which gasket sealer did you use? Hopefully not RTV (silicone).

Gasgacinch gives best results in my experience. No mess, no leaks when properly used.

q0987 · 01-07-2013, 11:22 PM

Hello all,

Get two questions as follows:

Question 1> Do I need to apply some sealer or the proper installation of water hose connection Gasket is good enough?

Question 2> "The jiggle valve, marked on the thermostat, must be in the "up" position."

Does the "jiggle valve" look like this?

http://repairguide.autozone.com/znet...528025ffdd.gif

Many thanks

behlinla · 01-07-2013, 11:28 PM

1) Just the gasket. Get a new gasket and make sure the surfaces are clean and you shouldn't have any leaks afterwards.

2) Yes. When you shake the thermostat it will "jiggle".

q0987 · 01-07-2013, 11:38 PM

Hello Behlinla,

Thank you for your quick response.

Also found this video

2003 Ford Taurus Thermostat Replacement - YouTube

behlinla · 01-07-2013, 11:49 PM

^ Video is good but I don't like the use of RTV because it's a PIA if you have to change the thermostat later. Also don't use a cheap replacement thermostat like he did. Buy the Motorcraft one so it works right.

12-03-2012, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
runfrombears Junior Member Member Number: 51065 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2002 Mercury Sable GS Visit: My Garage Posts: 54 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Thermostat 2002 Vulcan...Spring in or out? This is weird, it seems to only fit with spring going into hose. But every video i've seen shows spring going into head. (BOGGLE) I AM A MORON.

12-04-2012, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,037 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 14	Any chance the parts store gave you the wrong part? Does the new part look just like the old one? __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

12-04-2012, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
sfhess Devoted Member Member Number: 3575 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beautiful Palmdale, CA Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,462 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 11	Which gasket sealer did you use? Hopefully not RTV (silicone). Gasgacinch gives best results in my experience. No mess, no leaks when properly used. __________________ "Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos." - H J Simpson Intact is one word. A lot is two words. 1991 Taurus LX Sedan 3.8 Titanium Frost - Taken to the pound/RIP 12/27/2012. 2011 Fusion 2.5 Auto Silver Appearance Package 1969 Cougar XR 7 351W 2002 Ford Explorer XLT RWD 4.0 "I had the right to remain silent, but I did not have the ability" - Ron White

12-03-2012, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
machineop Member Member Number: 25163 Join Date: Dec 2009 Visit: My Garage Posts: 469 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	Yup..it goes in head!

12-03-2012, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
runfrombears Junior Member Member Number: 51065 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2002 Mercury Sable GS Visit: My Garage Posts: 54 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Why the heck wouldn't it fit....I guess i'll unscrew it and try it again. I made a huge mess with gasket sealer.

12-03-2012, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,705 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Spring in, jiggle valve up.

01-07-2013, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
q0987 Member Member Number: 48633 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 Taurus SE V6 3.0 Liter 12Valve OHV Vulcan engine Visit: My Garage Posts: 449 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Hello all, Get two questions as follows: Question 1> Do I need to apply some sealer or the proper installation of water hose connection Gasket is good enough? Question 2> "The jiggle valve, marked on the thermostat, must be in the "up" position." Does the "jiggle valve" look like this? http://repairguide.autozone.com/znet...528025ffdd.gif Many thanks

01-07-2013, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,705 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	1) Just the gasket. Get a new gasket and make sure the surfaces are clean and you shouldn't have any leaks afterwards. 2) Yes. When you shake the thermostat it will "jiggle".

01-07-2013, 11:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,705 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	^ Video is good but I don't like the use of RTV because it's a PIA if you have to change the thermostat later. Also don't use a cheap replacement thermostat like he did. Buy the Motorcraft one so it works right.

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