Help - LS 2001 Overheated

[ismardiz]

My LS 2001 V6 overheated. On closer inspection I found that this one part shown in the pic bellow was the problem. I went to the dealership and they quoted a $250 price. The rip off is that this piece is one piece of a 4 piece cooling system set. So the dealership sells the whole 4 piece set for $250, but all I need is this one part. The other three hoses are fine. Any ideas what this part is and where I can get it??

I'm really stressed dealing with the dealers! Please send advice if you got it. Thanks everyone.

 

[ismardiz]

Part Number

There is a part number or something like that on the tube. (backwards Y)W43-8b502-AA, if that helps. The part was located underneath the intercooler. I know someone out there's got to know what this is!

 

[owlman]

Is there anything in there or is it just plumbing?

 

[ismardiz]

The part is just plumbing for the coolant fluid. Nothing electronic, no pumps. Seems to be just a hose, but it does have a valve with a hose that goes to the intake (this is what blew off, in the first picture it is the smallest diameter pipe on the left). I guess when the intake needs cooling, the vacuum pulls the coolant through the hose and runs it to the intake.

 

[ismardiz]

The part is found under the intake in the 2001 LS V6 Model, not the intercooler, my mistake.

 

[mrzeee]

that is a YW4Z-8B502-AA hose and retails for 203.00 and lvc is $118.76 I can have one tomorrow and ship it to you.
Max

 

[EmpireSix]

double post ?

 

[rickztahone]

i knew it. it was a double post. had deja-vu lol

 

[milehighmikey]

double post ?

Duh, yeah. I replied in the other thread and then found this one. I feel so used.

The good news is that the price from Max is a great one and greatly beats the $250 from the dealer to a guy off the street!

I may need one of these myself, as I have noticed a trickle of green coolant from the plastic to rubber crimp on the largest part of the pipe.

 

[mrzeee]

Ford has plenty in stock and can get all you want...let me know and Ill get the order going!!
I hope you noticed the true retail compared to the other quoted retail one to lsmardiz!!

Max

 

[owlman]

If you're feeling adventurous it seems like you could go to a hardware or plumbing supply store and make this part yourself for a fraction of the price!

 

[mrzeee]

Issie...There is a lot more to this than we both thought and your pic shows.....it even has the t/stat and housing attached and all the hoses...this is an octupus!! it is shipping today and you should see it on next wed or thurs. I would replace the complete assy.

Max

 

[union807trucker]

can u show where that piece is located
i might be having the same problem

 

[mrzeee]

hose

here is the pic......

 

[milehighmikey]

had a reply typed for Trucker, but then looked at his profile and found that he has the V6, when I thought he had a V8. Sorry.

 

[ismardiz]

Max thanks,

I figured it might involve a hose or two, or eight, but the service does not look too complicated. thanks for all your help.

 

[orion110483]

i have had the same problem and my ls is over heating trying to find the same part less then $200.00

 

[tireman]

a common failure point on the v6

you're not the only one to have that problem..you could probably make one your self, but at Max's price, why bother.