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You're running the rpm's at 2000 for 5 minutes? The other option is to call around to different mechanic shops and find one that has a Snap-On bleeder machine, after replacing every coolant part on my 2002 V8 LSE I had to have a Ford Quick Lane shop bleed it with the Snap-On bleeder machine I...

Pour the coolant in super slow otherwise you'll get even more air in the cooling system

You have to do it perfectly by the book and I suggest if you can't get it bled by the procedure you should have a Snap-On diagnostics system bleed it at a shop that has it

Remove the engine fill cap. Open the heater air bleed. Add coolant to the degas bottle allowing the system to equalize until no more coolant can be added. Install the degas bottle cap. CAUTION: Care must be taken to make sure the accessory drive belt does not become contaminated...

I replaced the Motorcraft plastic waterpumps in all my LS's with the metal propellers the plastic propellers are a bit sketchy

You also must replace DCCV Motorcraft and all other components of the coolant system that you haven't installed yet

Remove the engine fill cap. Open the heater air bleed. Add coolant to the degas bottle allowing the system to equalize until no more coolant can be added. Install the degas bottle cap. CAUTION: Care must be taken to make sure the accessory drive belt does not become contaminated...

I suggest if your having health problems you stay away from the LS due to the fact if you can't work on the car yourself most Mechanics don't know much as about these cars, Toyota, Honda, or if looking for a Fast rear- wheel drive car Mustang would be a better choice...just being honest

So your LS is in the shop? What was the estimate you were given?

My apologies I didn't read this post...Joe is right you most likely have to change out ALL coolant components...unfortunately your hydraulic fan actuator is blocked up preventing the hydraulic fan pump to work properly...you can remove the actuator and clean it with electrical cleaner or WD40...

My daily driver is a 2002 V8 LSE you have the hydraulic cooling fan system components...Question? Does the fan kick up higher when you turn the AC on? Question? Does your AC work and get nice and cold?

Those toe link bushings from what I can see from the pic are chewed to pieces

Agree

I need a better pic

When replacing the Heater control valve I found its easiest to remove the Hydraulic cooling fan and place it out of the way ...you don't have to disconnect anything on the fan as far as hoses maybe some electrical connections but If I remember correctly you can move it out of your way along with...

The first time I did this procedure was on my 2001 3.9 LS it was a PITA ....remember like 04_Sport_LS says 20lbs. of crap in a 5lbs. sack ...but anyway upon having to do it again on my 2002 LSE 3.9 I found the replacement waaaaay easier knowing what to remove and that it's best to leave the...

It's truly amazing how many ppl Joegr has helped and still helps with his wealth of knowledge on cars...he is the Godfather of LVC

Sorry for the last post ...after reading your first couple posts I saw you're in need of Forscan...plug the bluetooth in the port under steering column you'll see the plug and play connector...then hook up your bluetooth with OBDII in your smart phone next open the Forscan app wait for...