Cooling System

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The engine cooling system includes the following:

Radiator
Coolant pump
Electric fan assembly(s)
Degas bottle (aids in maintaining the correct volume of engine coolant)
Coolant thermostat
Coolant hoses

Fig 1: Locating Coolant Drain Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The channel cover plate is located under the engine front cover mounted to the block. It contains a timing chain idler and press and place gaskets separating engine coolant and engine oil. If oil or coolant is leaking from the weep hole, then a gasket has failed and must be replaced. A weep hole is provided on the front left side of the engine behind the generator. This weep hole create a reservoir for normal coolant seepage and evaporation. Every channel cover plate will have some leakage past the dynamic mechanical seal. Dampness and crusting around the weep hole is acceptable and an expected result of normal engine operation. Coolant spray or leakage amounts great enough to puddle should be addressed.