Ford Duratec HE 2.0 (Mazda LF) thermostat, redux: a mini-review of the Dorman version; how to reuse old coolant; and musings on both the merits of spring hose clamps (hint: they’re better), and using the right tools (vise grips) for the job.
Last time I replaced the damn ‘stat, the Chinese eBay version failed electrically, plus the worm clamps I used started to leak a little. This video is just ramblings on my second attempt.
First video: https://youtu.be/vooZyEI2Il4
Dorman thermostat (cheaper than Ford/Motorcraft, especially the damned heated version) Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2mI1O0T
If you don’t want to take the risk with the cheapie, here is the Ford/Motorcraft one: https://amzn.to/2nEh1Rs
And if you don’t need the heated version (no electrical connector): https://amzn.to/2nzxGbY
Amazon.co.uk doesn’t list the Dorman ‘stat. Look here: https://amzn.to/2n9Nam1
Post time: Jun-13-2017