I own a Transit 350 with the turbo 3.5 which I use for expedited shipping. I run about 10,000 miles per month and have found your videos invaluable! Currently trying to find a coolant leak and came across your channel. Blessings to you, and thank you so much for making awesomely helpful content!!
@medtec6747 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I really appreciate it I'm glad you like the channel
@leetramp27 күн бұрын
Great video. My bottle was spraying through a couple of pinholes, so it was clear it was leaking. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow. Thanks for saving me so much headache and/or money. I followed your advice and purchased the coolant line as well. Oddly enough, I couldn't find it anywhere for less than the OEM version from Ford (but the reservoir bottle after-market version was a real cost-saver). When I tried to take out the old line, I couldn't get it unfastened at the passenger side, but I was in a rush. I'll get in there soon with better tools and get it changed. Thanks again for your great video.
@Smiling56011 ай бұрын
Very Informative! Thanks for the line tips. I will definitely check mine. My mechanic changed some clamps and I believe a hose. It started to overheat when I was waiting in a drive thru line. When I called him he said so it was ok for 2 weeks though. Hence I no longer bring my vehicles there.
@Montana20062 жыл бұрын
Thanks man very informative video .. Thats cool that you provide part numbers .. I appreciate it
@tullaris19773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and the part # just replaced the 2nd bottle on a 2017 I drive with 400k miles and now the vent tube leaks from around the o-ring had my boss order me a new one with the # you gave us since the line is hard thanks again 👍
@jamesfarricy39212 жыл бұрын
The one im looking is at is leaking from the rear of the head? Any ideas anyone?
@bakersfieldbatteries94762 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your info( help) Very well explained Thanks again Will get that done tomorrow!
@mcc59172 жыл бұрын
Geez, a third hose. Wished I had seen this earlier. I ordered the upper hose instead of the plastic one. FWIW, apparently a piece of 5/16" line and a couple of small hose clamps work well. At least until a replacement can be found (not sure why mine was repaired and left that way -- initial inspections discovery after buying it). Thanks!
@medtec67472 жыл бұрын
you bet
@mikebell.32868 ай бұрын
Great video and great instruction. Thank you
@medtec67478 ай бұрын
Thank you
@markskeen6003 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video 👍 I’ve had from new my 2019 Transit Custom 2.0 diesel here in the UK. It has been using about 1.5 litres of coolant a month and steadily getting worse. I’ve been really concerned that it may be something major, but after seeing you video I’m hope this is all that’s wrong fingers crossed 🤞.
@asaapbrocky23665 ай бұрын
Update?
@mobileempire55223 жыл бұрын
Maybe we could fix the old container with epoxy or fibreglass kit. Thanks for the video , very helpful.
@mikefranks4528 Жыл бұрын
MedTec67 I found a Dorman brand for the recovery tank and I guess Dorman has thought it through as they put metal inserts "in" both nipples. I was going to see if I could jimmy-rig it like that with the original Ford part, but it looks like Dorman did it already! ---> Dorman Pressurized Coolant Reservoir: Clear, Plastic, Original Equipment Replacement I assume this will mitigate erosion on the nipples as the metal funnels the hot liquid into the tank and never touching the plastic nipples. However, my only concern is heat. I believe the original issue is a combination of heat and chemical breakdown. With this design it would only be heat and I believe the polymer they use will withstand it. Either way it's a step in the right direction.
@ashnoelle30099 ай бұрын
My transit is leakingggggg. And this video was awesome. But it’s definitely not the bottle 😩
@medtec67479 ай бұрын
i've got more videos on leaks transits are known for a few
@garrywilliams169810 ай бұрын
Wished I had watched your video before trying to replace my coolant bottle. I broke that thingy you mentioned. Oops!
@medtec67479 ай бұрын
ya it happens
@asterios48882 жыл бұрын
Dayum the contector you need to squeeze I believe is called (left upper radiator hose).in my case I had to remove it and the hose goes behind the engine. It was annoying to remove it since there was not enough room.
@MtnGoat-rm9po3 жыл бұрын
Nice tip about the hose alignment. Any idea of length of life on those recovery tanks?
@medtec67473 жыл бұрын
Seems like 75k they start to leak this is this trucks second tank and it has 140k
@GarethDavies-p6m24 күн бұрын
Great video, just wondering if you have had any which the bottom hose has blown off and what might have caused it. total loss of power and oil all over the the left side of the engine bay. any help would be much appreciated
@ratherbyexploring48982 жыл бұрын
FYI the 2015 Transit has the square “box pinch” connector on BOTH sides of the small overflow tube. The replacement part that Ford gives now has a “wing pinch” on the tank side, they redesigned the nipple. You MUST get the tank (for me was $60) AND the overflow tube ($85!).
@daSTARPlayer Жыл бұрын
Would you be able to provide the part number for both? I’m stuck in Mississippi trying to get this thing done. Thought I was done after changing the upper radiator hose, but noooo they have to CONTINUOUSLY make it a PITA
@ratherbyexploring4898 Жыл бұрын
@@daSTARPlayer 2015 Transit 350 3.5L Ecoboost is my van and it needs: Overflow Tank: BK2Z 8A080 B Special Hose/Tube: CK4Z 8B081 C
@daSTARPlayer Жыл бұрын
@@ratherbyexploring4898 thank you so much!!!
@flynnwolfe54273 жыл бұрын
This video helped a lot , but could you follow up with instructions on replacing the vent hose. I understand the procedure on the tank end but am unsure about the radiator end.
@medtec67473 жыл бұрын
Sure will do thank you sir
@philoflyer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that
@joshbee12743 жыл бұрын
On mine, the coolant accumulates on the lip where the two halves of the ball meet, but not enough to spill over and drip to the ground. It seems like it’s coming from the pressure hole in the back. But could it be coming out of the cap? Thanks for making these videos.
@medtec67473 жыл бұрын
They crack all over, it really is a horrible plastic. I had one completely blow apart at that seam line you are talking about.
@chrisbyrne5574 Жыл бұрын
I lose coolant at extremely low rate but but always a slight whiff of coolant. Is there a dye to help locate coolant leaks? Will theses parts work on a 2017 Transit Ecoboost? Do you have video on coolant change/flush? Thanks for the great video
@ratherbyexploring48982 жыл бұрын
FYI The bendy tubing is $85 at my dealer and the tank is $60 😬
@paintballhallic Жыл бұрын
What's the quantity for the system if I'm draining it and refilling it?
@medtec6747 Жыл бұрын
the total capacity is 3.5 to 4 gallons contingent if you have rear heat or not. now you will never get it all out i rarely get more than 1.5 gallons when just draining them from the radiator.
@paintballhallic Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how to change the coolant on a transit 3.7?
@medtec6747 Жыл бұрын
Will do thanks for the suggestion
@thatguyoveryonder11 ай бұрын
The antifreeze is in the area below the reservoir to indicate a leak from the reservoir. And the reservoir is completely empty. However, in feeling around the tank and the hoses, I cannot feel any evidence of leaks. Doesn't help that it's completely empty. All other hoses and radiator are dry. Any advice?
@israeljamesbond Жыл бұрын
Have any of you tried to replace the plastic heater line with a rubber heater hose instead? I am about to try that out with my Transit because the freaking line broke in my hand as soon as I pulled it out and I can't wait another week to save money online by ordering the part instead of buying local (4x the price). 3/16 heater hose seems to be a tight fit though I will take some heat and lube to it in order to avoid using clamps on both the radiator end and the reservoir weird butterfly plastic connector. If anyone tried this out and it worked for a long time please let me know. I'm not sure the flexible rubber hose will remain stretched and in place so I will use some cable ties and hold the new rubber hose against the plastic through the radiator and then to the thicker coolant hose near the reservoir.
@Dan-qt7kq7 ай бұрын
2015, can’t find it, pressure test was fine. It doesn’t leak all the time. Is anyone else having intermittent draining, I mean it’s a substantial amount that I find on my driveway only sometimes. Side note, my heater doesn’t work very good, is there a blockage and causing it to blow back, but why so much coolant that gets lost only sometimes.
@csilva72182 жыл бұрын
im getting a coolant leak drip on the ground near the oil drain plug area
@ericbutler6881 Жыл бұрын
Does the cap ever go I see coolant where the tank is halved together doesn't seem to leak when the coolant is below full
@acetech92372 жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me the coolant reservoir adapter size that thread on that reservoir. I can't seem to find it anywhere
@willahokava70682 жыл бұрын
Same part number for a 2026 Transit 350 XLT?
@medtec67472 жыл бұрын
yes
@turbomotors5078 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys. Can any of you tell me. When you let the transit cool down. Does your cap still have pressure
@spatten69 Жыл бұрын
Anybody who have video for change head cylinder gasket cvf5 engine transit 350 2.2 2014
@jser48223 жыл бұрын
How can I contact you privately with some automotive related questions?
@demoman59342 жыл бұрын
My issue is there's oil in the coolant but how!!
@gilfabian7653 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't Ford fix this from the gate? Like some other xonposite that won't fail every three years
@lucianonovellino78942 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm Luciano, the upper hose on the reservoir what is the purpose?
@medtec67472 жыл бұрын
It allows air to escape the engine to keep bubbles from blocking the flow of coolant in the engine
@medtec67472 жыл бұрын
It also provides a small amount of bypass flow from the pump when the thermostat is closed
@garylee7729 Жыл бұрын
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@hvac42long12 жыл бұрын
What can cause the cooling system to go into a vacuum?
@medtec67472 жыл бұрын
Cool down happens every cycle. No matter how efficient the cooling system is a little boiling happens and the radiator cap vents the excess pressure when the system cools down there is less gas than there was before which results in net vacuum
@Espiritiv Жыл бұрын
explain to me this. 8mm ratchet, yet its a USA made Ford? Can we please all just change to the metric system one step at a time. I hate having two of everything.
@brandonfyffe16343 жыл бұрын
Do yu have to get this part from ford?
@medtec67472 жыл бұрын
As far as I know there are not aftermarket tanks available yet.