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Replace Thermostat in 2001 Expedition 5.4 bolts won't break

I was told if I can't get the bolts to break clean that I will be snapping off a 4" bolt that will require me tearing down the top end to replace it. Ant info on the 2 bolts that hold the Thermostat housing?

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Use and extension and socket,breaking will make it worse.

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SOURCE: can't adjust 2004 Ford Expedition headlight

I had a similar problem on my 04 expedition. I just bought it and the headlights were aiming too far down. A rather larger gap was noticeable between the headlight and the hood. The so called adjustment bolt did nothing. I removed the headlights and found 2 issues. On the adjustment bolt there is a washer. Make sure when you re-install the headlight the washer sets on top of the plastic slot and is visible when looking down behind the headlight. Without the washer being in the correct location it will not tighten the headlight in place.
Second I found the adjustment bolt adjusted nothing. It merely tightened the headlight in place. What I had to do was to loosen this bolt and physically move the headlight into place and the re-tighten the bolt. Hence the slot is the adjustment. Turning the bolt CW or CCW did not move the headlight.
I tried several things trying to figure why the lights would not move until I realized I could move the light with my hands and tightened them in place using the adjustment bolt.

This may not be your issue but I found the owners manual instructions to be useless.

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  • Posted on Aug 28, 2009

SOURCE: torque wrench settings for ford focus thermostat

There is a set spec, but for the DIY mechanic,,
Using a !/4 " drive, with the correct long socket, apply a FIRM effort on the wrench, but obviously not too much, as to sheer the studs. Always use a NEW gasket on all mating surfaces.
Regards,DT

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  • Posted on Oct 08, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 expedition Broken coil bolt Brass Insert

i a broke bolt off also. dont fret it . just make sure coil is on plug good, it'll ride just the way it is.

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