That Darned Degas Bottle

[david2006]

So last night I spent 4 hours with my 02 LS V8 replacing the degas tank.. After cursing the bottom hose and bleeding the system.. I drove the car with no overheating everything seemed fine. this morning when i woke up there were a few drops of coolant behind my drivers tire, the level of the coolant was the same.. Could this just be spilled coolant dripping out of the car?? What could the problem be.

 

[manoli]

4 hours to change the degas bottle?

Did you spill any coolant anywhere?

Check under the car constantly to see if you see more drips you might have forgot to use a clamp on the lower hose or the hose might be shot.

 

[david2006]

yeah 4 hours.. i have no experience working on cars... Some did spill when i removed the bottom hose... I will keep and eye on it and **fingers crossed** it is just residue. -- Thanks!

 

[hite337]

Just for future reference....take the bottom hose loose behind the driver side valve cover and replace that clamp with a normal worm gear hose clamp when you reinstall it. This way you can just pull the entire hose out with the degas bottle. It is much easier than messing with the clamp on the bottom of the bottle

 

[manoli]

+1 I did the same made the install much easier.

 

[joegr]

No need to replace the clamp if you have hose clamp pliers.

 

[TooManyToys]

You can get versions of the pliers at many auto parts stores.

I have the Craftsman version:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P

The advantage of the OE type clamps is they are always in tension on the hose. The worm clamp type have the disadvantage of the hose underneath becoming compressed and without re tightening, loose compression.

 

[scjmc]

We can't all be cool and have hose clamp pliers now.

 

[manoli]

I bought the version at auto-zone and proved to me that it was worth-less might have been because it was a cheap set but I did get it off with a pair of needle nose pliers made for hose clamps.

 

[hite337]

You can get versions of the pliers at many auto parts stores.

I have the Craftsman version:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P

The advantage of the OE type clamps is they are always in tension on the hose. The worm clamp type have the disadvantage of the hose underneath becoming compressed and without re tightening, loose compression.

Those are nice pliers. Hose clamp is still cheaper but I still may buy a set. I've been buying alot of tools lately. I just finished replacing the spark plugs on my 06 f-250 (biggest POS ever). 5 of the plugs broke off in the head and had to buy a $100 tool to get them out. What a pain in the a$$

 

['00 lincoln ls6]

Those are nice pliers. Hose clamp is still cheaper but I still may buy a set. I've been buying alot of tools lately. I just finished replacing the spark plugs on my 06 f-250 (biggest POS ever). 5 of the plugs broke off in the head and had to buy a $100 tool to get them out. What a pain in the a$$

You bought a f-250 with a gas motor?!?!?!
Should have bought a diesel.... It's better

 

[chris2523]

yeah that's your problem right there. don't need no spark plugs!

 

[joegr]

Those are nice pliers. Hose clamp is still cheaper but I still may buy a set. I've been buying alot of tools lately. I just finished replacing the spark plugs on my 06 f-250 (biggest POS ever). 5 of the plugs broke off in the head and had to buy a $100 tool to get them out. What a pain in the a$$

If you ever have to change the front hoses, you'll want those pliers.

Yes, I don't know what Ford was thinking with that engine design. Those plugs that stick way in after the threaded part guarantee that you will have some/most welded in when you go to change them.

 

[cammerfe]

You can get versions of the pliers at many auto parts stores.

I have the Craftsman version:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P

The advantage of the OE type clamps is they are always in tension on the hose. The worm clamp type have the disadvantage of the hose underneath becoming compressed and without re tightening, loose compression.

The REAL question is whether you can get a version of the tool that's chrome plated!!!

KS

 

[hite337]

You bought a f-250 with a gas motor?!?!?!
Should have bought a diesel.... It's better

I got it for a steal of a price. 75k miles, $3,450. I couldnt pass it up, I needed a 4wd for the winter. And yes, the diesel is a lot better. The 5.4L is the worst design Ford ever had. Some engineer thought he had something good going, I'd love to punch him in the mouth for designing such a POS!

 

[hite337]

If you ever have to change the front hoses, you'll want those pliers.

Yes, I don't know what Ford was thinking with that engine design. Those plugs that stick way in after the threaded part guarantee that you will have some/most welded in when you go to change them.

The plugs can also strip the threads out of the head if they arent removed correctly. 5 plugs broke off. It hasnt been my best week! I also had to change the passenger side variable cam timing solenoid, and cam position sensor as well. She runs like new now.

 

[1LoudLS]

We can't all be cool and have hose clamp pliers now.

with the way these parts fail, we all should. hell, the car should have came with one in the trunk, right next to the jack and tire iron!

 

[hite337]

with the way these parts fail, we all should. Hell, the car should have came with one in the trunk, right next to the jack and tire iron!

+1

 

[LS_Monk]

Yeah I just did mine on Thursday took me about an hour but I have done it before.

$135 my cost $165 List for a new one at a US dealer. CANADA wanted $195 my cost $231 List WTF

 

[TooManyToys]

Those are nice pliers. Hose clamp is still cheaper but I still may buy a set. I've been buying alot of tools lately. I just finished replacing the spark plugs on my 06 f-250 (biggest POS ever). 5 of the plugs broke off in the head and had to buy a $100 tool to get them out. What a pain in the a$$

The worm clamp is cheaper, but you still have to get the spring clamps off , unless you have enough access for a Dremel Cut-off or regular pliers.

I feel your pain with the plug situation. I've got a diesel and not sure that is any more a better choice.