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wow $230.00 for that piece? thats a whole lot of money to be investing on, i dont even replace my coolant often.QUOTE]
That's Snap-on for you.
Yea, however I'm a Ford tech and ALL the newer Fords are super tempermental with the cooling systems and air bubbles. So I use the tool on a daily basis
...I had to heat my plug-up to get it off....used small camping propane set-up for about 30 sec. on the cross over tube! .....it unbolted very quickly after that!
do you think i can tap the filler cap on the tube because it really wont come off. and i dont have the money right now to buy a new one. i dont even know where to buy it. i asked the dealer a while back and they said someother type of bull. well, do you think i can tap it and then just use a bolt with some sealant when i need to close everything up? i know it sounds like a mickey mouse job buh thats the only thing i can think of and afford right now. yeah i know, cheapo huh? you think it will work though?
I'd be careful with the metal shavings, make sure the coolant tube is EMPTY of coolant and clean up real well. Have you tried the heat method yet? You dont know ANYONE who could tack weld (takes like 5 seconds) and nut on there for ya?