My 2000 Lincoln LS

[Travis2000LS]

Okay So I got my 2000 Lincoln LS V8 Sport for 2900$ Tax Tag and Title all included.

So In that time ive replaced : Torque Converter, Timing chain Tensioner Driver side.

So Ive got about 700$ into the car already.

Now driving a few days ago I had a over heating problem

Did some searchin on my car and the fan is good, the waterpump is good, and put a new thermostat.

So now ive came down to the conclusion that its Either a cracked Degas bottle.

Today I did a pressure test on the bottle and couldnt get it to leak as I thought it was doing at the drivers side bottom fender.

But then my mechanic noticed it was leaking a tiny bit at the thermostat Housing. The goose neck part that has about 4 Places for hoses and what not and where the thermostat mainly sits in.

SO! My question is, could this small leak cause a overheating problem under pressure?
and if so.

Ive did some research and found a All aluminum housing for 50-60$ shipped through rock auto.
Ive also found this

Amazon.com: Motorcraft RH68 Thermostat Housing: Automotive


On amazon.

If you could give me your thoughts and tell me if this is the right housing for my 2000 Lincoln ls.

Thanks!

 

[joegr]

Yes, of course it could. Unless the degas bottle has been recently replaced, you need that too.

 

[Travis2000LS]

I think im going to buy me that housing first since it is clearly leaking. see if it still overheats then go with a new degas bottle.

my only issue atm is money :/

 

[BlackLS06]

The ls was a 40K luxury vehicle when new. Just because it's cheap to buy now doesn't mean it's cheap to maintain.

 

[Travis2000LS]

Yes I know this. It was cheap when I bought it because it had so many issues. Im figuring within a year, i might have to buy an entirely new gen1 engine for it.

 

[jolinc01]

I just had an overheating issue with my 01. Turned out it was some tube that was cracked in 2 spots. I can get the part number in the morning if you want so you can check that out too.