Coolant Leak After Replacing DCCV, Thermostat & Upper Hose 2 Months ago

[Jesus A Rodriguez]

Just notched a small leak coming from the passenger side after the replacing the DCCV, Thermostat & Upper Hose 2 months ago. It's around the same spot the last leak was at. What other hose's or parts are around that side that might cause a leak? Really pissed because I was just about to order the solenoid pack and change the tranny fluid.

 

[joegr]

What year and V6 or V8?

 

[Jesus A Rodriguez]

04 V8 Sport

 

[joegr]

Lots of parts left to replace. At least one of them is leaking. The rest will be soon.
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?91092-GenII-LS8-Cooling-System-Overhaul
(This assumes it is from the front or back of the engine. If it's from the area of the DCCV, then it could be the new DCCV or the radiator.)

 

[Jesus A Rodriguez]

i'm thinking it might be the ddcv. stupid ass mechanics probably did not use OEM and used a after market part instead. Now that i'm reading the service receipt the DCCV part number xw4z18495aa says "all applicable models" next to it.

 

[RigsLS]

Gen I (2000-2002) has 5 connections - (YG-355)

FORD Part # XW4Z-18495-AA - GEN 1 only.
MOTORCRAFT Part # YG355






Gen II (2003-2006) has 3 connections - (YG-378)

FORD Part # 2R8Z-18495-AA - GEN 2 only.
MOTORCRAFT Part # YG378




Kinda odd he listed on paper he sold you a 1st GEN DCCV, wouldn't you say?

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