How To Replace & Fix Leaky Engine Coolant Water Outlet on 2008-11 Ford Focus 2.0l I4 Duratec Mazda 3
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
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Good working engine cooling system is vital when needing a reliable car or family vehicle. In this Short video I tell a story how I troubleshoot and repair a leaking water outlet manifold in a ford focus. Also what to look out for when making this repair. I hope you enjoy.. Thanks for watching! And if you haven't yet subscribed, DO IT!! Also hit the bell for awesome notifications.
2008-2011 Mazda Ford
All vehicles with the 2.0l 4 cylinder engine
Over heating
Coolant leaking
Recommend to replace Thermostat
How To Remove and Install Ford Focus 2.0L 4 cylinder engine Coolant Outlet Inlet Manifold (Full Vid)
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Update... I just finishing changing the part. It took me better part of an hour; I took it slow. I did not have to take all the parts off as you did. I took the battery out and the battery plastic tray off. Besides pulling some of the electrical connectors off and the tube from the valve cover to the airbox, I didn't need to pull the airbox off. My car is a 2010 and the airbox looked a little different BTW. When I pulled out the Coolant Water Outlet... It looked exactly like yours did in the video. After putting it all back together I had an issue the first time I started the car.... It didn't start... I had changed the valve cover gasket before and ran into the same issue, I checked the electrical connectors and I head a big CLICK! Then the car started. Anyone that does this make sure you hear the click, it looked like it was on all the way and sure enough, it wasn't. I just bleed the system and ran the car for a 1/2 hour. The temp never got to the ½ way mark. I took it for a 4-mile test drive to the gas station and back making sure I didn't get to far. Still the temp gage never got to the ½ mark. I would like to thank you for your video, it made it much easier to do. I would say on a scale of 1-10 difficulty I would say 5.5. It is really a 4.5 but the tight squeeze and all the stuff to pull out the way adds another point to it. Total repair cost with part and coolant was $50 plus tax and about 1 ½ hours of my time.
Andrew Sep glad you were able to persevere and make this repair on your own.thanks for watching buddy I appreciate it! Cheers!
I wanted to remove the plastic battery tray, mine was full of water (saw this guy's was too).
The nuts rusted so bad socket wouldn't work, js.
EXCELLENT job explaining all aspects and CLEARLY showing the steps. MUCH appreciated your mentioning the potential root cause being the thermostat and should be changed to avoid a recurrence of the problem. Very well done. thank you
💥 nice thanks for watching, I really appreciate it! Cheers
Fantastic video, it helped me a lot. Took 1/2 hour to get it out and 1/2 hour to put it back. Only seal was blown. Works fine now. Saved me $$$$. Thanks
William Schramm Glad that I could help out, thanks for watching
I want to pile on with the praise here because yours is the only piece of information I found after hours of searching the intergoogler that spoke to this piece of equipment on this motor. It helped reassure me that I was on the right track and provided some handy tips. I had not run across this design of a cooling system before. Thank you for taking the time to post it!
Doug Drake thank you I appreciate it!! Cheers
You're welcome though again, the thanks is from me. I confess I'm a little uneasy about the whereabouts of the old blown gasket. After removing the coupling, the gasket was nowhere to be seen so I am hoping it's not somewhere in the cooling system waiting to clog up something inside the engine.
This helped me like 4 years ago and here i am again having to do it again but i put over 150,000 miles in that time
That’s awesome to hear, nice job 👍🏼 🍻
My wife's car had a coolant leak that I tracked down to this area of the car. Got the manifold off and her's looks exactly like this one. Excellent video. I will note, that if you are lazy you can definitely do this without removing as much stuff on the car as in the video. Don't get me wrong, there is a trade off since access isn't easier. At the same time, you reduce the odds of forgetting to reconnect something or getting confused. I took the battery out, the bracket above the mainfold, disconnected a few of the connectors, and then sort of shoved stuff out of the way just enough. I will also say that the bottom two bolts, a mirror is helpful in locating those. Overall though, good video, much appreciated.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! Cheers
How long did the whole process take?
@@Dmendoza92 a good two hours for me
@@Dmendoza92 2 hours. There are some PITA hoses in there, and some of the bolts for the manifold are difficult to get at, you might drop some, etc. I would suggest replacing the hose clamps with the screwdriver tightening kind.
Why is this the ONLY video for this issue on CZcams and ONLINE! Thanks so much for this. It helped a great deal to identify the problem and remove this trial and error method some mechanics do. Good Job!!!!!!
I don’t know , but thanks for watching hope you got it fixed 🙏🍻
This just happened to me. I was driving home and saw the temp gage go to red. I stopped and let the engine cool off. I opened the hood and heard the sound air venting. Then right at the spot I saw all the coolant all over that right side of the engine. Tomorrow after work, I am going to be replacing this. Thanks for the video.
💥 nice, thanks for watching
Was only able to pull this off because of your video thanks alot definitely a meticulous job but got it done in about 6 beers.
A Flores nice , I appreciate it, thanks 💥
Wish I'd seen this video before doing mine. Detail of tabs to release connections GOLD! How to remove PCM, GOLD!
The video I watched showed none of that, was half the battle! Great job man!
Thank you i appreciate it 🍻
"Its leaking from the engine bolt!"
Clearly not the issue..ordering my part now...thx for the vid.
💥 nice, thanks for watching! Cheers
Thanks for this video, allowed me to do the repair myself. Removing the battery tray made it a lot easier to get to those 4 bolts holding the outlet on.
Cheers!
Omg thank you so much. Like others I thought the leak was from the frost plug until I found your video. About an hour of work and boom im back on the road! You are amazing.
💥 nice, thanks for watching guys! Cheers
Thx for the video. Did this today on my wife’s car and took a hr. Did not have to remove the computer had enough room.
I think he just moved the ECU. Because he was cautious about electrics being exposed.
I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU THIS VIDEO WAS THE BEST EVER I HAD NO PROBLEM DOING THIS CAR REPAIR EXCEPT UNPLUGGING THE ELETRICAL STUFF BUT IT WENT BACK SMOOTH!!
I have a 2012 focus with a very similar issue. It has the 2.0 in it... I haven't started on it yet, ( just found the leak tonight) but this video was the only thing I could find that was even close to what I am seeing. I am definitely subscribing to your channel. You are the MAN bro!!! Very helpful!!!!
Glad I could help, thank you
I know it's been awhile since this was posted but I wasted 500$ for a replacement of this part. I watched this video after the fact and I am furious with myself. Never again! Lesson learned. Excellent job at explaining all aspects of the job. I know i could've done it on my own. SMDH!😣
Thanks for watching, welcome to the channel 🍻
Awesome video very helpful. This part was leaking on my daughters car and I had never seen this design before so after doing some research I was lucky and found your video. Just what I needed. 👍👍
💥 nice, thanks for watching
Me too man
Thanks to you I fixed my car by myself for the first time. Thank you my dear
That is very cool. Thank you for watching 🍻
Great video! I initially thought my leak was the frost plug, but it turned out to be exactly like yours!
Jeenyuss excellent!! glad I could help.!! Sub to me
Me too! This is the best video
I think this might be what happened on my 09 focus today. I noticed a very small leak a couple of months ago, thought nothing of it since the car was running fine but later saw my coolant level was dropping so I refilled it. This morning, the car very suddenly started to overheat and I saw coolant was almost empty. Even after refilling the coolant it still overheats in just a few minutes. Maybe the coolant was too low and blew the seal as you mentioned in the video. Hope the mechanics can fix it up easily! Thanks for the great explanation.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it 🍻
same exact thing just happened to my 10' focus so I feel your pain. Because of the bad timing with work I went ahead and took it to a mechanic. Big mistake! They didn't replace the thermostat and charged me a rediculous amount. Oh well,I hope it worked out better for you.
Used the video to help me change the outlet. A+ for making it easy.
You are really good at showing all the details
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! Cheers
Thanks for the video! This is exactly what just happened to my Ford Focus. I will be replacing this part this evening.
💥 nice , thanks for watching I really appreciate it! Cheers
Been following so far and indeed my manifold outlet is cracked. Thank you for all your help so far you’ve earned my sub 🙏🏽
Thanks for watching 🍻
Already replaced my thermostat. Going to do this next!!
One of the better videos on the subject
💥 nice, thanks for watching, I appreciate it
Excellent job, just completed my 2008 ford focus.
Thanks for joining me in this repair today 🍻
thank you my friend from QUEBEC
Thank you 🍻
Fantastic how too video !! Great job very clear & accurate. Thanks you made my job so much easier!!!
Thank you for watching I appreciate it 🍻
Great video man! Came in handy this morning. Appreciate you.
Thanks for watching
well done.. i appreciate your help. Thank you.
💥 nice, thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
I will do this job on Saturday, thanks for sharing this video, very nice
Thanks for watching
Sir thank you so much you made this job much easier for me. Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your efforts and time to show this video.
Thanks for watching buddy I appreciate it 🍻
very thorough, much appreciated
Thank you for watching 👍🏼
Thanks for the Vid !
Thank you 🍻
Excellent video showing each and every step, thanks!
Thank you 🍻
Awesome vid man , helped me a lot ! Thanks
Kevin Mannon I’m happy that I could help!!
Thanks
Thank you for this video. I just replaced mine and the failed on looked exactly like yours. Now my coolant is staying in the car but the fan still running usually high. So prob more work to do. Thanks!
💥 nice, thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
This is a great video! I have leak in this area but it looks like it's squirting from bottom of the freeze plug directly above the thermostat. I guess I need to remove that housing to know for sure
Thanks for watching 🍻
@@ATEMOFFROAD I just removed this part and this was my problem. what I thought was a freeze plug is NOT a freeze plug. when you get this coolant manifold off it's clear to see that. I had the gasket blown out and a smaller chipped piece. thanks for the video. my car had water in the battery tray and the bolts were rusted and no way I could take it off.
Thanks. Gotta do this first thing tomorrow at work!!
Michael Selewicz nice , good luck and cheers!
All Things Electro-Mechanical Jeeps & Outdoors I did it today and made it 1 tenths before the due time! Thanks again!!
Michael Selewicz nice 👍🏼 very cool
Thank u.
Helped me
haloaum sub to me, thanks
Good video, thanks. For 2012 Focus SE 2.0L the part number is Dorman 902-1085. Comes with a built in sensor. Replacement is similar to what is shown here. I would definitely remove the air filter box, battery and battery box up front. Not difficult at all. I didn't disconnect any hoses except from the water outlet itself. The last hose is on the bottom of the outlet: remove the outlet itself, then turn it over to access the bottom hose.
Hey there. I'm just wondering: did it look like thr coolant was leaking around the freeze plug? My 2010 got hot yesterday on the way home and when I tried to put more in today, it looked like coolant was slowly gathering around the freeze plug.
@@mrmusicsnob In my case, the seal/gasket had clearly failed because there was coolant spraying out from the joint. There was no 'looks like...maybe...' about it.
Thank u so much
I have a 2009 Ford focus and this just happened to me yesterday doing doordash on the first day after I quit my job lol
That’s a bummer man , but there is always a good side to everything! Hope all is well and you can use the video to get you back up and going with your business! Thanks for watching
Dude ur a goat thank you so much for making this video bto
Thanks nice watching buddy 🍻
Nice
I didn't have to take the ECM out either. For the thermostat, i unbolted to reach the clamps with 90 degree pliers. Then reattached to wrestle the hoses off.
💥 nice, thanks for watching
The plug you disconnected after the ECU removal, what was that used for?
Thanks!! Very helpful. Do you have the part number for that outlet??
💥 nice, thanks for watching, sorry I don’t ! But if you give the parts store the year make and model, that can source that part for you! Cheers
great video! do you have a part number?
hi i like the video; very helpful. ; do you have video for mazda mpv van 2005. thanks m more power
💥 nice, thanks for watching
Right now my car needs this water outlet replaced. When diagnosing this my car was brought up to normal operating temp but the cooling fans never turned on. I’m going to put the outlet pump in next week and I hope the cooling fans turn on afterwards. Does this parts failure cause the engine cooling fans that you talk about towards the end of this video to improperly work?
To check your cooling fan turn in the ac they should both come on right away. Thanks for watching 🍻
Thank you for the vid! A question: what is the name of that round hole/outlet with a sort of brownish plug (needs a huge alien key it seems to open it) right above the “rectangular “ outlet you connect the new piece to?? You’re pointing at it at 10:09 approximately. And why does it throw out water (in my car)? A huge thank you!!
Ok, if anyone is a dummy like me 🤦🏼♀️ there’s oil behind that plug so no water can come out of it, and the water i see it’s still coming out of that water outlet piece it’s just shooting straight up into that plug and it makes it look as if the water is coming out of the plug 😄🤦🏼♀️ silly me 🤦🏼♀️ but please correct me if I’m wrong again!
@@julianamargules325 I was thinking what you are thinking as well , possibly a service port or a place for machine tooling during the manufacturing process! But I’m not totally sure as I don’t remember, you mentioned that you removed the plug?
@@ATEMOFFROAD no no, I didn’t remove the plug. :) After some digging I was told it’s a casting plug for the cylinder head and if there’s anything leaking from there it’s motor oil.. in our case it’s water that has been leaking (but not from there) - after my husband couldn’t find any leaks visually he simply blowed air (with his mouth 🤦🏼♀️) into the coolant tank and following the hissing sound I located the leak and it did look like that water is coming out from behind of that casting plug it looked very confusing to both of us😄 but now we know that it’s that coolant water outlet causes the leak.
What was the connector you unplugged at 5:22 called ? That silver tube right under it that bends downward is where my leak is.
That one comes directly from lower port of radiator to engine head!
@@ATEMOFFROAD I figured it out it's part of the egr valve
What was your reasoning to change this piece? I am having issues where only at idle it blows cold air. I have to rev or accelerate to receive heat. I refilled with collant, added bars leaks in case of any leaks, but I am not sure if it can be radiator or fan or water pump. Thermostat was changed, perhaps just a flush is needed? There are so many intricate parts and questions, but what do you suggest/think? Worried could be heater core but then again I am getting heat when car is accelerating or revving. What could possibly be the issue? I also notice the fan in front of the radiator doesn’t go on... think that's just for AC though.
Mind you, the engine will overheat from time to time and the reservoir loses coolant suspiciously, with no leaks visible. I don't know what to do. I am not noticing leaks by the water pump, or maybe I'm not making a fair assessment.
I now am not receiving any heat whatsoever. Can it be because of one leak?
It’s tough to say as I’m not there , but there are two tests I’d recommend for this situation, a coolant pressure test and a head gasket failure test. If your coolant hasn’t been changed in three years then it’s a good time to replace that , but let’s first find out if system components have failed. One pro tip never put just water in your engine it can cause rusts and the expansion and contraction of water can cause premature failure. There is a head gasket test kit you can rent from your local auto parts store, it’s a cheap way to get to the point without throwing a bunch of parts at the engine and wasting money. If you’re good, check for leaks and repair as necessary. Now on this car the thermostat was failing causing a pressure increase on one side and the weakest component in the closed loop cooling system is that plastic manifold I replaced. In theory that should blow out first to help depressurize the cooling system. If you don’t have leaks and no blown head gasket, make sure the heater valve is working properly, Opening and closing. You can remove it and bench test. If that’s good and you haven’t replaced the thermostat replace that and coolant. The thermostat is the main component regulating the heat of the engine proper heat is necessary to keep the engine running lean. Are there any checks engine codes? I would only proceed to a heater core replacement if all this mentioned above is well examined and in good working order. Is there straight water in your cooling system? Signs of rust? Here os the link to the testers I recommend amzn.to/47yTbeJ
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@ATEMOFFROAD No water coming into cabin. I think there is a leak by the radiator. Would a flush be sufficient or recommended to change radiator and hoses as well? I want to get to the root of this but I don't think/am unsure if water pump or heater cores are the issues. Again, now, I'm getting 0 heat with heater on full blast. The needle wants to go past middle towards H and goes ¾, given that there's coolant then it goes back slightly. It has to be a leak then when all things considered, it'll just keep exhausting coolant. Thoughts.
Nice . I'm assuming this is pretty much the same as a 2010 Ford Transit connect.
Not totally sure but i will look into it thanks for watching
@@ATEMOFFROAD just had the hood open, pretty much all the same. I will be tackling it tomorrow 👍
Do you know if there’s another part # for this besides the Doorman 902-231
I’m not sure, I can’t remember. Thanks for watching
@@ATEMOFFROAD actually got the correct part and it was a snap after following your video,thanks for sharing it with us all!
Good job, it does it need silicon on the gasket??
No silicone, thanks for watching 🍻
Do you have the part number for that coolant outlet?
Jared Benedict Doorman
902-231, 902231
What all tools you need
After replacing the part and adding some coolant ... when you start the car you should run it with the heat blasting, correct? I'm about to replace this right now, my completely erupted on me last night 😂
Yes, but just until operating temperatures, let it cool and recheck fluid , you’ll have to do this a couple of times
What size sockets
So that little plastic screw with the O-ring isn’t a bleeder screw? Because that’s what I’m searching CZcams for lol. I heard some focus have a bleed valve and some don’t.
I don’t know , because the oem style didn’t come with it, but I suppose it could be! I want to say has to do with the turbo models, or another type of car this engine is in! But I’m guessing not totally sure. Thanks for watching I appreciate it! 🍻
I need to know where ur car was leaking from. Mines leaking from the big circle that’s a lil above that bracket water outlet as some calls it
Water outlet manifold housing and gasket blew out! Thanks for watching
@@ATEMOFFROAD I took mine off today and it looked just like yours. Cracked and busted gasket
hey Zach are you talking about where he points at 7:19. My 2010 is leaking in that same spot. ☹️ Don't know what to do. What happened with yours?
used video to confirm repairs on Transit Connnect repair of upper hose and 1/4" return hose.
💥 nice, thanks for watching
How much did u charge
I didn’t charge but I was gifted some dollars
A little bit of coolant on the oring lol. Its not changing an oil filter. Use some plumbing grease.
💥 nice, thanks for watching! Cheers
I did this but now my car won't start. Can you help me?
Oh no , Have you got the car to start? My suggestion would be to start going through and back tracking everything you did! Also make sure each connection you disconnect is making a good connection, I’ve seen this before where the electrical pins bend out and miss there connection! Good luck 👍🏼
@@ATEMOFFROAD Yes we did
I got my radiator flush that Valvoline and then a month later this happenedbut I don't think they're related I think it's just a Ford thing
I wouldn’t think there related! They just fail unfortunately! I would suggest thermostat and gasket replacement too! If you see any hoses that feel soft, good time to replace those too! Good luck 👍🏼
What is that oriface(circle) that's on the block above the water outlet? Seems there's a buildup of coolant flowing from there as well. Is it just a freeze plug or something?
shows how to take bolts off. doesn’t show how to undo the clamps. cmon man
I used channel locks for the easy ones to get to. the harder ones , it’s tuff but you can use a pair of slip joint pliers or vice grips too ! If your tool savey you can get it done no problem! Thanks for watching! Cheers
@@ATEMOFFROAD what did u use to clean where tha water output bolts up
@@jakemarsolais987 scotch brite pad and plastic gasket scraper
All of that just to put a new cabin air filter?JK.too much crap to take off and remember to put back.have to make short video of each thing removed so I can watch them from last to first when putting back together..frankw.
EXCELLENT job explaining all aspects and CLEARLY showing the steps. MUCH appreciated your mentioning the potential root cause being the thermostat and should be changed to avoid a recurrence of the problem. Very well done. thank you
💥 nice, thanks for watching